Nicola Lynch
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Independence Rehabilitation and Nursing, skilled in patient care and safety precautions. Adept at enhancing patient comfort and dignity while effectively documenting vital signs and care activities. A reliable team player committed to delivering high-quality support and fostering positive patient experiences.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure certified nursing assistance position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients, and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Independence Rehabilitation and Nursing
07.2025 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs in fast-paced settings.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Patient Care Technician
Gouverneur Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Concord Rehabilitation and Nursing
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas for optimal safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Brooklyn Adult Learning Center
Brooklyn, NY06-2024
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- Reliable team player
- Bathing assistance
- Basic life support
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Geriatric care
- Colostomy care
- Feeding assistance expert
- Specimen collection
- Vital sign recording
- Collecting specimens
- CNA certification
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Independence Rehabilitation and Nursing
07.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Gouverneur Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
04.2025 - 06.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Concord Rehabilitation and Nursing
07.2024 - 03.2025
No Degree - Nursing
Brooklyn Adult Learning Center