Nixzaliz Crofford
Allentown,PA
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. Adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with 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
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
St. Luke's
Allentown, PA
11.2023 - Current
- Pick supplies for next day surgery
- Pick surgical instruments for next day surgery
- Assist patients to restroom before surgery
- Transport patients to the operating room
- Translate information to patients about their surgery
- Take specimens down to laboratory
- Assist nurses with extra supplies needed throughout the day
- Refill water warmers in substerile room
- Fill containers with formalin for specimens
- Refill masks, googles and scrub soaps on sinks outside OR rooms
- Put supplies away that weren't used during surgery
- Assist in room turnovers (wiping clean tables, mats and mopping floors)
Certified Nurse Assistant
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
Allentown
2 2002 - 11.2023
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with physical disabilities and nuerological challenges.
- Checked patient vital signs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Trained on sitting and standing lifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patients spaces.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Supported needs of 33 residents per floor, under long-term care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds and answering calls.
- Have been a preseptor for new staff memebers for 21 years.
Education
Diploma -
Louis E Dieruff High School
AllentownLicense - Esthetician
The Vision Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner School
1921 Union Blvd Allentown PA, 18109Skills
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient-focused care
- Transporting patients
- Conducting intakes
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
- Supporting personal needs
- Documenting behaviors
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Recording vital signs
- Observing responses
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Responding to emergencies
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Inpatient care
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
Languages
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR Certified
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of about 20 in the development of Shower Solutions.
- Achieved completion of all mandatory Relias Education with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
PCA
St. Luke's
11.2023 - Current
Diploma -
Louis E Dieruff High School
License - Esthetician
The Vision Academy A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Certified Nurse Assistant
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
2 2002 - 11.2023