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Nicole Elwood

Atascadero,CA

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Compassionate and adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA Testing Site Coordinator-Cuesta College

Credentia
01.2024 - Current

Proctor students who are testing for CNA exam. Do

  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Resolved technical issues for clients through remote support, increasing customer satisfaction.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.

CNA

Dignity Health French Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.

CNA

Compass Health
03.2019 - 12.2022
  • 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.

Clerk

United States Postal Service, USPS
10.2004 - 07.2017
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
  • Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.

Clerk

Kmart
08.1991 - 10.1998

Worked in the jewelry dept. and stocked shelves. Did alot of inventory. Worked at Kmart on and off for approx. 7 years. I took some time off between pregnancies.

Education

EKG Training - EKG

Medcerts
Livonia, MI
11.2022

Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
05.2022

GED -

Atascadero High Scool
Atascadero
11.1988

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Work Ethic and Integrity
  • Customer Service
  • Reliability and punctuality

Timeline

CNA Testing Site Coordinator-Cuesta College

Credentia
01.2024 - Current

CNA

Dignity Health French Hospital
01.2023 - Current

CNA

Compass Health
03.2019 - 12.2022

Clerk

United States Postal Service, USPS
10.2004 - 07.2017

Clerk

Kmart
08.1991 - 10.1998

EKG Training - EKG

Medcerts

Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Cuesta College

GED -

Atascadero High Scool
Nicole Elwood