Samantha Best
Ripley,WV
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Rockland Ridge, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and teamwork. Dedicated to promoting independence and dignity in patients, ensuring high-quality support and compliance with HIPAA standards.
Personable and compassionate with natural ability to connect with patients and provide high-quality care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care techniques, combined with proficiency in vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through attentive and empathetic support.
Offering caring and supportive nature, ready to thrive in healthcare setting and eager to learn and grow. Delivers foundational understanding of patient care principles and basic medical procedures. Ready to use and develop strong communication and patient care skills in [Desired Position] role.
Developed strong patient care skills in fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Focused on delivering compassionate care and maintaining patient dignity. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills to contribute meaningfully to new team.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid foundation in patient care and support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and enhance patient comfort. Demonstrated efficiency in managing patient records and collaborating with healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rockland Ridge
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Provided accurate documentation of patient information and progress, ensuring effective communication between healthcare team members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain View Care Center
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Utilized proper body mechanics during transfers and positioning, ensuring patient safety while minimizing risk of injury.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to nursing staff promptly, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted residents during meal times by cutting food items into smaller pieces or even feeding them when necessary ensuring they received adequate nutrition.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willows Center
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gallia Academy High School
Gallipolis, OH05-2016
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Basic life support
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Documenting behaviors
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient lifting
- Urinary catheter care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- West Virginia State tested nursing assistant registration number is 73144
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rockland Ridge
05.2024 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain View Care Center
10.2023 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willows Center
01.2023 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Gallia Academy High School
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