ROBIN SPENCER
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Adept CNA with extensive experience in patient care and vital signs monitoring, demonstrated at Weinberg Campus and other reputable facilities. Excelled in compassionate communication, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in dressing assistance and feeding, adept at solving complex problems to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care, with a focus on achieving remarkable patient progress.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Weinberg Campus (Rosa Coplan)
Cheektowaga, NY
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
CNA
Buffalo Center
Buffalo, NY
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
CNA
Beechwood Continuing Care
Getzville, NY
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
CNA
Absolute of Aurora Park
East Aurora, NY
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
CNA
Leroy Village Green
LeRoy, NY
01.1999 - 07.2020
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
CNA
Odd Fellows & Rebekah Nursing Home
Lockport, NY
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
CNA
Bryody's Nursing and Rehabilitation
Lockport, NY
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
CNA
Absolute of Gasport
Gasport, NY
04.2010 - 05.2012
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
CNA
Brothers Of Mercy
Clarence, NY
09.2008 - 03.2010
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
CNA
Leroy Village Green
LeRoy, NY
04.2007 - 08.2008
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
CNA
Genesee County Nursing Home
Batavia, NY
09.2006 - 04.2007
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
CNA
The Shorewinds
Rochester, NY
07.2002 - 08.2005
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
CNA
Westgate Nursing Home
Rochester, NY
12.2000 - 07.2002
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
CNA Student
Batavia Nursing Home
Batavia, NY
09.1997 - 11.1998
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Provided emotional support to patient and family members.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of patients and reported to nursing staff.
- Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient area by changing bed linens and cleaning up spills.
- Answered call lights promptly to assess needs of patients.
- Transported patients between departments within the facility using wheelchairs or strhers.
- Assisted nurses with treatments and procedures according to protocols established by the facility.
- Encouraged patient participation in therapeutic activities such as walking, strhing exercises or physical therapy sessions.
- Gave verbal assistance to non-English speaking patients when needed for communication purposes.
- Assisted with admission process by obtaining information from new patients or their families.
- Monitored food intake of assigned patients during meal times and recorded it on appropriate forms.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis per physician's orders.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to CNA profession.
- Performed basic clerical tasks such as answering phones and filing documents.
- Used proper body mechanics when lifting, transferring or positioning immobile patients.
- Administered medications according to physicians' instructions as well as provided oral care after meals.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by checking equipment regularly for any malfunctions.
- Provided comfort measures such as backrubs or application of lotion to dry skin areas.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies while performing all duties.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
GED -
Rochester Learning Center
Rochester, NY12-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Everest Institute
Rochester, NYSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
Affiliations
- Arts and Crafts
- Tie dye
- Painting and Gem Art
Timeline
CNA
Weinberg Campus (Rosa Coplan)
09.2023 - 09.2024
CNA
Buffalo Center
02.2023 - 08.2023
CNA
Beechwood Continuing Care
02.2022 - 01.2023
CNA
Absolute of Aurora Park
11.2021 - 02.2022
CNA
Odd Fellows & Rebekah Nursing Home
02.2013 - 01.2014
CNA
Bryody's Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2012 - 12.2013
CNA
Absolute of Gasport
04.2010 - 05.2012
CNA
Brothers Of Mercy
09.2008 - 03.2010
CNA
Leroy Village Green
04.2007 - 08.2008
CNA
Genesee County Nursing Home
09.2006 - 04.2007
CNA
The Shorewinds
07.2002 - 08.2005
CNA
Westgate Nursing Home
12.2000 - 07.2002
CNA
Leroy Village Green
01.1999 - 07.2020
CNA Student
Batavia Nursing Home
09.1997 - 11.1998
GED -
Rochester Learning Center
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Everest Institute
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