Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

Monica Banks

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in home settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Melissa Smith
Loganville, GA
  • Helped client manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Transported client to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Kept client engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Promoted community integration by providing emotional and social support.
  • Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
  • Coached client through day-to-day work and complex problems.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pamela Lugg
Lithonia, GA
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

Day Program Instructor

Our Place
Conyers, GA
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Used supplemental, teacher-constructed, activity-based instructional approaches.
  • Implemented instructional plans in accordance with company directives and guidelines.
  • Maintained accurate and timely educational assessments and progress portfolios for participants.
  • Learned and properly delivered program curriculum to include daily and weekly lesson plans supporting objectives and assessments.
  • Recorded responses to lesson planning and made appropriate adjustments.
  • Protected individuals in-class and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Personal Care Technician

Mattie Callaway
Lithonia, GA
02.2016 - 03.2020
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Oversaw personal calendar for medical appointments.
  • Prepared meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared.
  • Transported client to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Built and maintained rapport with client and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC

Certified Nursing Assistant Patient Care Tech

Premier Medical Careers
Conyers, GA
2018

Skills

  • First Aid Certification
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • CPR Certification
  • Problem Identification
  • Caring Companionship
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Safety Compliance
  • Client Transportation
  • Medication Administration
  • Needs Assessment
  • Clear Communication

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pamela Lugg
04.2021 - 02.2022

Day Program Instructor

Our Place
09.2019 - 04.2020

Personal Care Technician

Mattie Callaway
02.2016 - 03.2020

Support Worker

Melissa Smith

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Tri-County Technical College

Certified Nursing Assistant Patient Care Tech

Premier Medical Careers
Monica Banks