Samantha Scism
East Durham,New York
Summary
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. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Normann Staffing
10.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Aide
Golden Hill Nursing and Rehab
03.2018 - 10.2022
- Follow company procedures, state law, rules and regulations
- Process and paperwork and important documents as by state laws
- Provide care and support elderly residents
- Check vitals, assist with treatments and help residents maintain and achieve their ADL's
- Train new hires as well as keep current employees informed and in line with procedures.
- Maintained complete confidentiality with patient information to provide professional, secure medical services.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted nurses by taking patient blood pressure, measuring heartbeat and recording vital signs in physical examinations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Performed basic standardized procedures by applying hot and cold packs, applying dressings and checking vitals.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Certified Nursing Aide
Ten Broeck Commons
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Follow company procedures, state laws, rules and regulations
- Process and paperwork and important documents as required by state laws
- Provide care and support to elderly residents
- Check vitals, assist with treatments and help residents maintain and achieve their ADL's
- Train new hires as well as keeping current employees informed and in line with procedures.
House Manager
Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Follow company procedures, state laws, rules and regulations
- Conduct monthly fire drills
- Process and paper work and important documents as require by state laws
- Balance monthly budgets and make purchases for household and consumer's needs
- Manage all employees' timesheets for payroll purposes
- Train new hires as well as keeping current employees informed and in line with procedures.
Acting House Manager
Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Follow company procedures, state laws, rules and regulations
- Conduct monthly fire drills
- Process and paper work and important documents as require by state laws
- Balance monthly budgets and make purchases for household and consumer's needs
- Manage all employees' timesheets for payroll purposes
- Train new hires as well as keeping current employees informed and in line with procedures.
Assistant Manager
Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County
06.2014 - 10.2015
- A reasonable combination of Acting House Manager and Direct Support Professional duties.
Education
Certified Nurse's Aide -
Ulster Boces
Lake Katrine, NY01.2016
Some College Courses in Criminal Justice -
Columbia Green Community College
Hudson, NY01.2008
Regents Diploma -
Hunter Tannersville Central High School
Tannersville, NY01.2005
Skills
- CNA Certified
- Observing Responses
- Quality Assurance
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Conducting Intakes
- Patient Relations
- Care Plan Implementation
- Documenting Behaviors
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Transporting Patients
- Patient-Focused Care
- Preparing Meals
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Responding to Emergencies
- Patient Management
- Trustworthy Companion
- Maintaining Privacy
- Medical Office Administration
- Adaptable
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Compassionate
- Medical Records Management
- Reliable
- Trainer
- Diligent
- A fair leader
- Work well with others
- Willingness to learn
- Distribute work load to others
- Respect authority and employees
Professional References
- Terry Macarille-Supervisor, (845)-416 0946
- Evan Jackson-Unit Manager, (845)-494-8178
References
- Des'ree Allen, (845)-532-4437
- Melissa Banks, (845)-332-4389
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Normann Staffing
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Aide
Golden Hill Nursing and Rehab
03.2018 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Aide
Ten Broeck Commons
04.2016 - 03.2018
House Manager
Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County
12.2015 - 04.2016
Acting House Manager
Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County
10.2015 - 12.2015
Assistant Manager
Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County
06.2014 - 10.2015
Certified Nurse's Aide -
Ulster Boces
Some College Courses in Criminal Justice -
Columbia Green Community College
Regents Diploma -
Hunter Tannersville Central High School
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