Certified Nursing Assistant offering 15+ years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Helpful nursing assistant committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress. Knowledgeable and compassionate nursing staff member diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of diverse backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Compassionate nursing assistant accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
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NICOLE ABDUSSALAAM
Madison Heights,VA
Summary
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Centra Health
Certified Nursing Assistant
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Bethany Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation
Certified Nursing Assistant
07.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital
Behavioral Health Associate
09.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Bathed, fed and dressed patients based on individual abilities
- Collaborated with client and clinician to develop and support goals and clinical treatment plan
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff
- Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients
- Used thermometers or blood pressure gauges to take and record measures of patients' physical condition
- Verified patient health history and contact information for chart accuracy
- Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others
Centra Health
Certified Nursing Assistant
11.2019 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises
Rutherford dialysis
Dialysis Technician
11.2018 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts
- Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards
- Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments
- Recorded predialysis and post-dialysis weight and vitals signs to input into electronic medical records
- Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures
- Observed patients for adverse reactions and monitored hemodialysis machines for malfunctions
- Connected hemodialysis machine to access site to start blood circulation with dialyzer
- Discussed procedure with patient to explain each step and answer questions
- Cleaned access area, including fistula, graft and catheter with antiseptic solution
- Primed dialyzer with saline solution to prepare for usage
- Inspected equipment settings and temperature for conformance with safety standards
- Mixed dialysate solution according to prescribed formula
Belaire Health Care Center
Certified Nursing Assistant
11.2016 - 11.2018
Job overview
- 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
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight
Peaks resources
Nursing Assistant
09.2016 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow
- Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to carry out doctor orders and treatment care plans
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
Appomattox Nursing home
Certified Nursing Assistant
10.2013 - 10.2016
Job overview
- 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
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
Centra Health
Certified Nursing Assistant
06.1998 - 09.2013
Job overview
- 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
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement
Education
Amherst County High SchoolAmherst, VA
High School Diploma
06.1997
University Overview
Skills
- Caregiver Relations
- Emotional and Social Support
- Observation Documentation
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Bedsore Prevention
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital Signs Collection
- Mobility Assistance
- Nutrition and Diet
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Linen Replacements
- Fluid Measurement
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Emotional Intelligence
- Willingness to Learn
- Consistent Follow Through
- Heavy Lifting
- Time Management
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centra Health
11.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethany Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation
07.2023 - 08.2023
Behavioral Health Associate
Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centra Health
11.2019 - 03.2023
Dialysis Technician
Rutherford dialysis
11.2018 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Belaire Health Care Center
11.2016 - 11.2018
Nursing Assistant
Peaks resources
09.2016 - 10.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Appomattox Nursing home
10.2013 - 10.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centra Health
06.1998 - 09.2013
Amherst County High School
High School Diploma
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