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
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eastman Healthcare and Rehab
Eastman, GA
01.2024 - Current
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to supervising nurse.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices.
Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Assisted patients with daily activities, including bathing and dressing.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
Performed routine tasks such as feeding, toileting, and ambulation assistance.
Utilized effective communication skills with patients, families, and team members.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Assisted nurses with wound care and dressing changes.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols to protect both patients and staff.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southland Healthcare and Rehab
Dublin, GA
09.2021 - 01.2024
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to supervising nurse.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Assisted patients with daily activities, including bathing and dressing.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
Performed routine tasks such as feeding, toileting, and ambulation assistance.
Utilized effective communication skills with patients, families, and team members.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Ensured proper body alignment while assisting with positioning or transferring patients.
Assisted nurses with wound care and dressing changes.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through regular repositioning of immobile patients.
Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols to protect both patients and staff.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Assistant Rural Carrier
United States Postal Service, USPS
Sandersville, GA
08.2017 - 09.2021
Prepared bundles of mail for efficient distribution.
Delivered packages, parcels, and certified mail securely.
Assisted customers by lifting heavy packages and placing parcels by front door or garage.
Trained new employees on postal service operations.
Cleaned and checked over vehicle after completion of daily deliveries.
Routed all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along established route.
Separated mail to be transported to relay boxes along route for subsequent delivery.
Operated postal service vehicles safely and responsibly.
Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses to deliver to post office for processing.
Adhered to USPS policies, regulations, and procedures.
Performed basic vehicle maintenance tasks as required.
Scanned labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt.
Observed road rules, weather, and road conditions and other factors to maintain safe driving record.
Sorted and distributed mail to designated routes efficiently.
Maintained accurate records of mail deliveries and collections.
Delivered mail along prescribed route and retrieved additional mail from relay boxes.
Inspected delivery vehicle prior to shift, immediately reporting problems and safety hazards to supervisors.
Loaded mail onto trucks for transport to sorting facilities or distribution centers.
Delivered packages directly to residences or businesses as required.
Maintained accurate records of deliveries.
Housekeeper
Wrightsville Manor Nursing Home
Wrightsville , Georgia
05.2009 - 08.2017
Sanitized bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas using eco-friendly products.
Assisted elderly clients with basic housekeeping needs while providing companionship.
Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash.
Managed supplies inventory and restocked cleaning items as needed.
Monitored expiration dates on food items in the pantry and refrigerator.
Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
Adhered to daily cleaning schedules and updated as needed based on demand.
Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
Maintained well-stocked and well-organized service carts to support efficient and timely cleaning services.
Ensured proper disposal of waste materials according to recycling guidelines.
Sorted and counted linens and organized in storage areas.
Demonstrated adaptability when faced with last-minute schedule changes or additional tasks.
Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
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