Natali Schindler
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified Nursing Assistant with solid foundation in patient care and support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and enhance patient comfort. Demonstrated efficiency in managing patient records and collaborating with healthcare teams.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels Home Care
04.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington Veterans Home Retsil
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
Sales Associate
Spencer's Gifts
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
Education
No Degree - Professional Medical Careers
West Sound Technical School
Bremerton, WA06-2023
High School Diploma -
Renaissance High School
Bremerton, WA05-2023
Skills
- CNA certification
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Adaptable
- Healthcare ethics
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient assessments
- Medical records management
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Direct patient care
- Basic life support
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels Home Care
04.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington Veterans Home Retsil
06.2023 - 04.2024
Sales Associate
Spencer's Gifts
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
No Degree - Professional Medical Careers
West Sound Technical School
High School Diploma -
Renaissance High School
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