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. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Precision Healthcare Staffing
Brookhaven, MS
01.2018 - Current
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment
CNA
Ochsner Hospital St Mary
Morgan City, LA
03.2022 - 06.2022
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
CNA
Bedford Care Nursing Center
Hattiesburg, MS
03.2021 - 08.2021
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Mental Health Technician
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
, State Of Oregon
12.2020 - 06.2021
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
CNA
Tishmingo Nursing Center
Iuka, MS
10.2020 - 01.2021
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.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2018
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Mary Holmes Jr College
West Point Ms
05.1988
High School Diploma -
Hattiesburg High School
Hattiesburg, MS
05.1986
Skills
Bedsore Prevention
Caregiver Relations
Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
Mobility Assistance
Linen Replacements
Vital Signs Collection
Electronic Recordkeeping
Feeding Assistance
Emotional and Social Support
Timeline
CNA
Ochsner Hospital St Mary
03.2022 - 06.2022
CNA
Bedford Care Nursing Center
03.2021 - 08.2021
Mental Health Technician
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
12.2020 - 06.2021
CNA
Tishmingo Nursing Center
10.2020 - 01.2021
CNA
Precision Healthcare Staffing
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
William Carey University
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Mary Holmes Jr College
High School Diploma -
Hattiesburg High School
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