State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Douglas T Jacobson State Veterans' Nursing Home
01.2022 - Current
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.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Take Care Private Duty
01.2015 - 01.2022
Care for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, physical disability, those undergoing post-operative recovery and convalescents
Took and recorded vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and blood sugar
Monitor patients' intake of oral medications as directed by physician or nurse, and made notation of time and amount given
Cleaned rooms, changed bed linens, and attended to patients' comfort and cleanliness
Prepared and served food or fed patients needing assistance, and recorded food or liquid intake and output
Assist nursing home residents with their daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and eating
Established personalized bedtime routines for 30+ residents
Certified Nurse Assistant
Brookdale Senior living
01.2011 - 01.2017
Care for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, physical disability, those undergoing post-operative recovery and convalescents
Took and recorded vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and blood sugar
Monitor patients' intake of oral medications as directed by physician or nurse
Prepared and served food or fed patients needing assistance, and recorded food or liquid intake and output
Assist nursing home residents with their daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and eating
Established personalized bedtime routines for 30+ residents
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Almost Family Home Health Agency
01.2006 - 01.2011
Self-directed care provider for patients during stay, providing skilled nursing assessment, planning, coordination and care management in patient's private home
Assisted clients in daily living activities, escorting clients on daily outings, errands & appointments if necessary
Recognized, respected and maintained professional boundaries in relationships with patient and family
Assisted with personal care, ambulation and hygiene
Sanitized equipment, folded linens, and stocked supplies to prepare for the morning shift
Built trusted relationships with residents by getting to know them on a personal level and making their comfort a priority
Maintained patient dignity and privacy when assisting with bathing and dressing
Assisted residents in bathing, nail care, mouth care, hair car, feeding and toileting
Certified Nursing Assistant at Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing HomeCertified Nursing Assistant at Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home