Samantha Binns
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with over nine years of experience providing comprehensive care in diverse environments, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and veterans’ homes. Expert in managing complex patient needs through safe mobility assistance and the precise monitoring of clinical vitals to support interdisciplinary care plans. Highly versatile professional holding multiple certifications in Phlebotomy and EKG who is focused on delivering compassionate support that honors patient dignity and fosters independence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
New York State Veterans Home
Saint Albans, New York
05.2025 - Current
- Executed safe transfers and ambulation for veteran residents by utilizing proper body mechanics and assistive devices, which prevented musculoskeletal injuries and directly advanced individualized rehabilitation goals.
- Monitored and documented vital signs and intake/output levels to provide the nursing staff with real-time clinical data, ensuring immediate medical intervention and maintaining high standards of patient safety.
- Maintained strict infection control protocols and sanitized patient environments to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections, resulting in a safer clinical setting for high-risk populations.
- Prioritized patient needs and call signals within a high-volume, fast-paced environment to deliver restorative care, which significantly enhanced patient independence and improved daily quality of life.
Certified Nursing Assistant /Patient Sitter
FlexStaff
Queens, New York
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Assessed immediate physical and emotional needs by responding rapidly to patient call signals, providing timely assistance that ensured patients felt supported and secure throughout their recovery process.
- Documented detailed observations of patient behavior and physical symptoms to facilitate early medical detection, allowing the interdisciplinary team to initiate prompt and effective clinical interventions.
- Tracked nutritional and fluid intake alongside urinary and fecal output to identify physiological changes, alerting medical staff to potential complications before they escalated into critical issues.
- Delivered comprehensive assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including mobility and hygiene, which maintained patient comfort and fostered a positive environment for rehabilitative success.
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Shore Tower
Floral Park, New York
07.2019 - 02.2025
- Administered dedicated support for all daily living activities in a private residential setting, ensuring consistent client comfort and the maintenance of high safety standards within the home.
- Implemented specialized engagement strategies for individuals with dementia and developmental disabilities to promote cognitive activity, resulting in improved daily functioning and sustained independence.
- Communicated health status changes and potential concerns to healthcare professionals immediately, ensuring medical issues were addressed proactively to preserve the client's long-term well-being.
- Managed meal preparation, medication reminders, and essential household tasks while building trusting relationships with family members, which enhanced the overall quality and continuity of care.
- Private Caregiver
Certified Nursing Assistant
Margaret Tiez Rehabilitation Center
Jamaica, New York
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Facilitated safe patient transfers and mobility using specialized assistive equipment, allowing residents to participate in therapy sessions while maintaining total physical security.
- Performed sensitive personal care duties, such as bedpan management and hygiene support, with a focus on specialized techniques that minimized discomfort and preserved patient dignity.
- Updated healthcare teams through the maintenance of thorough clinical records and real-time status reports, enabling the accurate flow of information necessary for adjusting patient-centered care plans.
- Encouraged resident participation in personal care decisions to promote individuality, which increased patient satisfaction and ensured that care was delivered with respect for personal preferences.
Education
Certificate - EKG And Phlebotomy
New York Medical Training Center
New York, NY 02.2017 - 03.2017
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
New York Medical Training Center
New York, NY 05.2017 - 07.2017
Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
Allen School of Health Science
New York, NY 01.2016 - 10.2016
Skills
Clinical Care / Vitals monitoring, Phlebotomy, EKG, and intake/output documentation
Patient Safety / Safe transfers, mobility assistance, and infection control standards
Specialized Support / Dementia care, developmental disability assistance, and restorative therapy
Communication / Interdisciplinary collaboration and patient/family relationship building
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified EKG Technician
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
New York State Veterans Home
05.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant /Patient Sitter
FlexStaff
10.2022 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Shore Tower
07.2019 - 02.2025
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
New York Medical Training Center
05.2017 - 07.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Margaret Tiez Rehabilitation Center
04.2017 - 10.2019
Certificate - EKG And Phlebotomy
New York Medical Training Center
02.2017 - 03.2017
Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
Allen School of Health Science
01.2016 - 10.2016