Nerissa Akintade
Jamaica,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Rego Park Health Care, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective communication and emotional support, while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance. Recognized for fostering positive relationships and implementing personalized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Rego Park Health Care
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Administered medications under supervision, adhering to safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, promoting hygiene standards.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
HHA
Truecare
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing overall well-being and independence.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring compliance with healthcare plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, improving clients' mental health and quality of life.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Implemented infection control measures, promoting a safe and hygienic care setting for clients.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Education
GED -
Suny Eoc
Jamaica, NYCna
Fordham Institute
Jamaica, NY05.2025
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Physical stamina
- Health monitoring
- Cultural sensitivity
- Medication assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Infection control practices
- Lifting and transferring
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Medical terminology
- Light housekeeping
- Inpatient care
- Maintaining privacy
- Adaptable
- Patient assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- Specimen collection
- Transporting patients
- Trustworthy companion
- Patient management
- Valid state driver's license
- Patient relations
- Care plan implementation
- Quality assurance
- Observing responses
- Condition monitoring
- Preparing meals
- Indirect patient care
- Medical records management
- Feeding assistance expert
- Meal planning
- EMR / EHR
- Outpatient care
- Activity coordination
- Conducting intakes
- Quality assurance controls
- Chronic disease management
- Case management
- General housekeeping
- Quick problem solver
- Family support and assistance
- EHR management
- Respiratory equipment training
- Oxygen therapy
- Vital sign recording
Timeline
CNA
Rego Park Health Care
07.2025 - Current
HHA
Truecare
11.2024 - 07.2025
GED -
Suny Eoc
Cna
Fordham Institute