Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with 15 years of experience, possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical 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
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Care Partner (Float Pool)
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Beverly Hills, CA
12.2024 - Current
Prevented potential complications or adverse events during patient transportation by adhering to safety guidelines and maintaining open lines of communication with all involved parties.
Assisted nursing staff with time-sensitive tasks during peak workload periods to maintain high-quality patient care standards across all shifts.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes, utilizing strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.
Safeguarded patient safety through meticulous attention to detail in administering medications, wound care, and other treatments.
Clinical Care Patients
Huntington Health Hospital
Pasadena, CA
04.2021 - Current
Enhanced patient care quality by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for each individual.
Streamlined communication between multidisciplinary healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical interventions, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
Ensured seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively managing handoffs from acute to post-acute settings.
Promoted patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in treatment decisions and goal-setting processes.
Nurse Assistant
PIH GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
Los Angeles, CA
11.2013 - 08.2021
Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accuracy and ensuring patient safety.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
CNA/MENTAL/TELE UNIT, MEG SURG
PREMIER NURSING STAFFING
Long Beach
04.2012 - 10.2013
Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths
Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information
CNA/HHA
ISOCARE MEDICAL INC
Hawthorne
08.2010 - 02.2011
Assess patient condition by monitoring vital signs; recording intake and output; reviewing patient care journal
Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying agency nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions
Helps patients care for themselves by introducing and teaching assisted living techniques, such as using a cane or walker, using special utensils to eat, using special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene needs
Helps family members care for the patient by introducing and teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; putting the family in contact with resources for additional home care help; directing attention to Medicare reimbursement approaches for hospital beds, portable toilets, canes, walkers, lift-chairs, etc.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clegg Girl High School
Lagos, Nigeria
Skills
Quality assurance
Healthcare operations
Nursing expertise
Patient confidentiality
HIPAA compliance
Regulatory knowledge
Patient safety
Equipment operation
Medical terminology
Procedure execution
Vital signs monitoring
Care planning
Clinical documentation
Team collaboration
Progress tracking
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT): National Healthcare Association
Standing Ovation for Quality Service Recognition: Cedars Sinai
Clinical Nurse Educator for Intensive Care Unit, Clinical Supervisors, Float Pool RNs & Patient Safety Observers at Holyoke Medical CenterClinical Nurse Educator for Intensive Care Unit, Clinical Supervisors, Float Pool RNs & Patient Safety Observers at Holyoke Medical Center