Sarissa Ellis
Castlewood,VA
Summary
Compassionate CNA skilled in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and clinical documentation. Committed to delivering quality support and ensuring patient safety in high-pressure environments.
Dedicated and organized CNA with strong skills in patient hygiene assistance and vital signs monitoring. Experienced in emergency response and effective communication, ready to enhance patient care and support healthcare teams.
Detail-oriented nursing professional with experience in emergency response and patient care. Proven ability to monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and maintain accurate clinical documentation, ensuring timely interventions and high-quality patient support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Ballad Health
Abingdon, VA
06.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Assisted in the mobility of patients, using proper lifting techniques to prevent injury.
- Documented patient observations and care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices for delivering quality patient care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community Collage
Cedar Bluff, VA05-2029
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Basic life support
- Wound care
- Patient transfers
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Infection control practices
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Basic Life Saving
Timeline
CNA
Ballad Health
06.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community Collage