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
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Pine Haven Christian Communities
09.2021 - Current
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Caregiver
Wisconsin Home Health Care
06.2014 - 07.2021
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.