PORCHER SUMMERS
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant and nursing student with over 15 years of hands-on patient care in diverse settings. Expertise in assisting with daily living activities, measuring vital signs, ensuring patient safety, and documenting care. Seeking CNA position to leverage clinical experience and communication skills for improved patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Of Constituent Services
New York State Assembly
Queens, NY
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed sensitive constituent concerns with professionalism and confidentiality, ensuring respectful communication and effective resolution.
- Coordinate with city, state, nonprofit, and community agencies to connect individuals with housing, benefits, school, and employment resources.
- Resolve high-stress issues using active listening, problem-solving, crisis management, and respectful customer service.
- Planned community outreach efforts and collaborated with agency partners to connect vulnerable individuals and families with essential resources and support.
- Use Microsoft Excel to track cases, organize information, and maintain accurate records and follow-up lists.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southside Hospital
Bay Shore, NY
10.2010 - 04.2021
- Provided hands-on patient care under RN supervision while following facility policies, safety standards, and infection control practices.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, feeding, and ambulation.
- Measured and recorded vital signs, weight, intake and output, and other patient information accurately for nursing review.
- Prevented pressure injuries through regular turning, repositioning, mobility assistance, and timely reporting of skin concerns to nursing staff.
- Answered call lights promptly, enhancing patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails, equipment, and room setup.
- Transported patients to rooms, appointments, testing areas, and procedures while maintaining dignity and safety.
- Maintained clean patient areas by changing linens, sanitizing surfaces, and disposing of waste properly.
- Established rapport with patients and families, offering emotional support during stressful situations to foster a compassionate care environment.
Education
Current Nursing Student - Registered Nursing Program
Saint Paul's School of Nursing
Queens, NY05-2025
Associate of Science - Science
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY06-2021
CNA License -
Health Care Training
Rego Park03-2009
High School Diploma -
Park West High School
Skills
- Case management
- Community resource coordination
- Outreach programs
- Public policy advocacy
- Crisis response
- Analytical problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Activities of daily living
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intake documentation
- Fall prevention
- Ambulation and transfers
- Infection prevention
- Call light response
- Clinical charting
- Nursing teamwork
- Empathetic communication
- Legislative liaison
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Trauma Informed Certification
Accomplishments
- Provided direct patient care in hospital and home care settings, including personal care, ambulation, transfers, and comfort measures.
- Supported patient safety through call light response, hourly monitoring, fall-prevention practices, and clean environment maintenance.
- Documented vital signs, intake and output, patient observations, and care provided under nursing supervision.
- Current nursing student with a strong foundation in patient care, infection prevention, communication, and basic nursing concepts.
Clinical Strengths
- Patient-centered care
- Compassionate bedside manner
- Respect for privacy and dignity
- Reliable attendance
- Calm under pressure
- Accurate observation and reporting
- Supportive family communication
- Eagerness to learn as nursing student
Timeline
Director Of Constituent Services
New York State Assembly
01.2022 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southside Hospital
10.2010 - 04.2021
Current Nursing Student - Registered Nursing Program
Saint Paul's School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Science
LaGuardia Community College
CNA License -
Health Care Training
High School Diploma -
Park West High School