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Sam Dunston

Syracuse

Summary

Dedicated CNA with experience at Bishop Nursing Home, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance resident well-being through emotional support and effective communication. Committed to maintaining hygiene standards and collaborating with teams to implement individualized care plans, ensuring comfort and safety for all residents.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Bishop Nursing Home
Syracuse, NY
10.2025 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness of resident rooms and common areas to promote hygiene.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
  • Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.

CNA

Nurse Connection Staffing
Liverpool, NY
08.2020 - Current
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in resident rooms and common areas, fostering a hygienic environment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.

CNA

Demay Living Center
Newark, NY
02.2016 - 06.2018

* I provided cares for residents I was assigned to for the day which include cleaning and changing.

* I was also required to collect vital signs from resident

* I was required to pass meals to resident as well as feed if needed.

* Accompanying resident to and from appointments

* Document cares residents recieved

Education

GED -

EOC
Syracuse, NY

Skills

Time management

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Compassion and empathy

HIPAA compliance

Bathing assistance

Attention to detail

Feeding assistance

Dressing assistance

Maintaining confidentiality

End-of-life care

Patient transfers

Compassionate communication

Complex Problem-solving

Emotional support

Problem-solving

Multitasking and organization

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Timeline

CNA

Bishop Nursing Home
10.2025 - Current

CNA

Nurse Connection Staffing
08.2020 - Current

CNA

Demay Living Center
02.2016 - 06.2018

GED -

EOC
Sam Dunston