Monique Stewart
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Genesis HealthCare, skilled in vital signs monitoring and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and personalized care strategies. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and promoting independence among patients.
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis HealthCare
06.2021 - 11.2025
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- 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.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- 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.
- 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.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Medication Aide
Genesis HealthCare
06.2021 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure safety and compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, enhancing communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, promoting personalized medication management strategies.
- Educated patients and families on medication usage, side effects, and adherence techniques to improve outcomes.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of medications and supplies, ensuring availability and compliance with regulations.
- Implemented best practices for infection control during medication administration, contributing to improved patient safety standards.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization within the medication storage area, reducing potential risks associated with cross-contamination or mixups.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication and compassionate bedside manner during medication administration.
- Performed regular safety checks on medication storage areas to maintain a secure and organized environment.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely delivery of required treatments.
- Displayed excellent attention to detail when updating electronic medical records after each instance of administering medicine as per legal requirements.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patients'' health issues related to their medications, coordinating closely with nursing staff for optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of state regulations governing Certified Medication Aides, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines during daily tasks.
- Assisted in the management of medication inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and minimizing waste.
- Educated patients and families on proper medication usage, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Medical Assistant
Lotus Family Health and Wellness
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Conducted patient assessments and recorded vital signs to ensure accurate health monitoring.
- Assisted healthcare providers with examinations and procedures, enhancing patient care efficiency.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow-up, improving office workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions, fostering improved health outcomes.
- Implemented electronic health record updates, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Developed patient education materials to support self-care initiatives, contributing to overall wellness programs.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Assisted in the development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Facilitated patient education on treatment plans and medications, improving understanding and compliance.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Contributed to clean and safe clinic environment by adhering to sanitation protocols.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Supported patient well-being, providing empathetic care and addressing concerns with sensitivity.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Education
High School Diploma -
Continental Academy
Miami, FLGraduate Certificate - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, NM04-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care assistance
- Electronic health records
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene support
- Patient education strategies
- Emergency response procedures
- Compassionate care delivery
- Medical documentation accuracy
- Mobility assistance techniques
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Compassionate
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Safety precautions
- Patient-focused care
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy care
- Feeding assistance expert
- Specimen collection
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Observing responses
- Conducting intakes
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
- Medical Assistant Certificate
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis HealthCare
06.2021 - 11.2025
Certified Medication Aide
Genesis HealthCare
06.2021 - 11.2025
Medical Assistant
Lotus Family Health and Wellness
02.2021 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Continental Academy
Graduate Certificate - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute