Natasha Alexander
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Brickyard Health care
Indianapolis
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Staffing Coordinator
Majestic Care
McCordsville, Indiana
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Created detailed reports on recruitment activities such as cost per hire, time to fill vacancies.
- Located ways to expedite candidate screening and hiring processes to promptly fill staff vacancies.
- Worked with human resources teams to align staffing decisions with regulatory standards.
- Provided support during new employee interviews and orientations.
- Utilized staffing software to track employee availability, shifts, and time-off requests.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Assisted payroll teams by reporting employee hours and calculating correct compensation.
- Coordinated and planned work shift schedules according to availability.
CNA
CommuniCare Health Services
Indianapolis
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
CNA
American Senior Communities
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Activities Assistant
American Senior Communities
Indianapolis, Indiana
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence and strong interpersonal connections.
- Communicated regularly with family members about their loved ones' progress in recreational programming.
- Adapted equipment as needed for safe participation by individuals with disabilities or physical limitations.
- Provided one-on-one assistance with activities for those who needed it.
- Organized and implemented activities to meet the individual needs of each resident.
- Participated in special events such as birthday celebrations, holiday parties.
- Assisted with transportation arrangements for offsite activities when required.
- Assisted in the development of activity plans for residents on a weekly basis.
- Facilitated group activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, cooking classes.
- Maintained records of all activity participation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lawrence Central HS
Indianapolis, Indiana05-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Indiana Institute of Technology
Indianapolis, IndianaSkills
- End-of-life care
- Time management
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Compassionate communication
Timeline
CNA
Brickyard Health care
12.2024 - Current
Staffing Coordinator
Majestic Care
06.2023 - 10.2024
CNA
CommuniCare Health Services
04.2019 - 05.2023
CNA
American Senior Communities
05.2016 - 11.2019
Activities Assistant
American Senior Communities
03.2013 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Lawrence Central HS
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Indiana Institute of Technology