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Raven Allen

San Marcos

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at St. Franciscan Hospital, Community Hospital, Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation, and more. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective infection control and patient advocacy. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and maintaining a calm demeanor under stress.

Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
06.2025 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety..
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
  • Educated patients on health management and self-care practices, enhancing their understanding of treatment plans.
  • Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe healthcare setting for all patients.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Advocated for patient needs and preferences, facilitating communication between patients and healthcare providers.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.

Caregiver/Private Home Caregiver

Keep Safe Direct
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Provided compassionate personal care and assistance with daily living activities for clients.
  • Monitored clients' health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet client needs effectively.
  • Trained new caregivers on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated communication between families and medical staff to ensure continuity of care.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients through engaging recreational activities and companionship.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.

Patient Care Technician

St. Franciscan Hospital
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
  • Completes pertinent documents.
  • Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.
  • Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.
  • Safely transports stable patients as required.
  • Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
  • Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
  • Run errands for the unit as required.
  • Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
  • Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
  • Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.
  • Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
  • Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.
  • Respond appropriately to emergencies.
  • Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
  • Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.
  • Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
  • Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
  • Monitored vital signs to report changes in patient conditions to healthcare team.
  • Maintained cleanliness of patient care areas, adhering to infection control protocols.

Patient Care Technician

Comunity Hospital/Powers Health
02.2020 - 09.2024
  • Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
  • Completes pertinent documents.
  • Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.
  • Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.
  • Safely transports stable patients as required.
  • Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
  • Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
  • Run errands for the unit as required.
  • Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
  • Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
  • Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.
  • Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
  • Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.
  • Respond appropriately to emergencies.
  • Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
  • Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.
  • Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
  • Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.

Caregiver

Addus Home Health Care
04.2017 - 01.2023
  • Provided compassionate care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
  • Assisted clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
  • Developed individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences.
  • Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients, enhancing their emotional well-being through companionship.
  • Implemented effective time management strategies to balance multiple client schedules efficiently.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.

Caregiver

Brookdale Assisted Living
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient care and communication techniques.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
  • Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

Education

Phlebotomy - Nursing

Elim Outreach Training Center
Homewood, IL
06-2021

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Elim Outreach Training Center
Homewood, IL
05-2020

High School Diploma -

Cornerstone Christian School
Townsend, GA
06-2013

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • CPR certification
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient observation
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Basic life support
  • Infection control standards
  • Catheter care
  • ADL support
  • Specimen collection
  • Feeding assistance
  • Patient positioning
  • Adaptable
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient services
  • Emergency response
  • EKG interpretation
  • Mobility assistance
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Restocking supplies
  • Time management
  • Patient-focused care
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
06.2025 - Current

Caregiver/Private Home Caregiver

Keep Safe Direct
03.2025 - 05.2025

Patient Care Technician

St. Franciscan Hospital
09.2024 - 03.2025

Patient Care Technician

Comunity Hospital/Powers Health
02.2020 - 09.2024

Caregiver

Addus Home Health Care
04.2017 - 01.2023

Caregiver

Brookdale Assisted Living
08.2016 - 04.2017

Phlebotomy - Nursing

Elim Outreach Training Center

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Elim Outreach Training Center

High School Diploma -

Cornerstone Christian School

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