Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Anchor Care Nursing & ReHab
1515 Port Malabar RD, Palm Bay, FL
03.2020 - Current
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.