Natasha Greene
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Kings County Hospital, excelling in vital signs monitoring and patient transportation. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while delivering compassionate care. Skilled in specimen collection and daily living assistance, fostering a supportive environment for patients and families.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kings County Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
09.2012 - Current
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Little Company of Mary Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR ManorCare
Chicago, IL
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lodge Community High School
Georgetown, Guyana06-1988
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transportation
- Specimen collection
- Daily living assistance
- Patient positioning
- Charting accuracy
Certification
- BLS License
- CNA Certificate
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kings County Hospital
09.2012 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Little Company of Mary Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR ManorCare
01.2003 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Lodge Community High School
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