Mildred Carter
Detroit,MI
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and HIPAA compliance, honed across roles at esteemed institutions like Henry Ford Hospital. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining care delivery through effective collaboration and compassionate service. Skilled in vital signs collection and fostering patient independence, demonstrating a reliable team spirit and a compassionate bedside manner.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Easy Living Senior Home
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Patient Care Technician
Henry Ford Hospital
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairlane Nursing Home
03.2015 - 10.2017
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marycrest Manor
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Botsford Commons
09.2009 - 09.2013
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland Healthcare Center
03.2003 - 04.2008
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
GED -
Michigan Youth Center
Detroit, MI01.1992
Skills
Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Reliable team player
Direct Patient Care
Bedside manner
Compassionate
Bathing Assistance
Collecting vital signs
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Easy Living Senior Home
11.2022 - 02.2024
Patient Care Technician
Henry Ford Hospital
02.2018 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairlane Nursing Home
03.2015 - 10.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marycrest Manor
02.2014 - 03.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Botsford Commons
09.2009 - 09.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland Healthcare Center
03.2003 - 04.2008
GED -
Michigan Youth Center
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
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