Samantha White
Selden,NY
Summary
Proficient and caring Certified Nursing Assistant offering six years of 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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Northwell Health
2019.03 - Current
- Facilitate activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Perform EKG and Phlebotomy.
- Check blood sugar levels.
- Turn and position patients to maintain comfort and prevent bedsores.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Establish relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to promote patients' personal care plan goal achievement.
- Ensure safe patient living environment.
- Report any unusual circumstances in patients' condition or environment.
- Respond appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Monitor fluid intake and outputs, then document results.
- Collect specimens for testing.
- Answer call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
Elderly Caregiver
Private Duty
2018.12 - 2020.12
- Assisted client with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.
- Administered medication according to instructions and maintained an up-to-date journal of medications taken.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Reported any changes in physical or cognitive condition to family and/or medical providers.
- Successfully managed schedules for clients weekly, including coordinating doctor's visits and other errands.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
2016.01 - 2018.12
- Prepared patients' rooms prior to their arrival.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, including feeding, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Communicated with patients about their immediate health concerns and worked with Charge Nurse to arrange care.
- Maintain cleanliness and calm environment in patient rooms.
- Maintain patient trust, dignity, and respect while minimizing discomfort during daily duties.
Education
BLS -
Stat ACLS Inc
Patchogue, NY02.2023
CNA -
New York Institute of Healthcare Careers, Inc
Jamaica, NY09.2014
GED -
Queens Educational Opportunity Center
Jamaica, NY09.2013
Skills
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Time Management
- Documentation
- Willingness to learn new things
- OSHA & HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Care
- Organization & Prioritization
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Northwell Health
2019.03 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Private Duty
2018.12 - 2020.12
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
2016.01 - 2018.12
BLS -
Stat ACLS Inc
CNA -
New York Institute of Healthcare Careers, Inc
GED -
Queens Educational Opportunity Center
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