Savannah Foster
West Plains,Missouri
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at NHC Healthcare and Houston House, skilled in patient-focused care and vital sign recording. Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships through effective communication and empathy, ensuring high-quality support for residents. Proven track record in assisting patients with complex needs, enhancing their comfort and safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Houston House
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Sales Associate
Walmart
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Southern Missouri Technical Institute
West Plains, MO12-2025
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Kansas City School Of Phlebotomy
Kansas City, MO05-2021
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
South Central Career Center
West Plains04-2020
High School Diploma -
Houston R1 School District
Houston, MO06-2020
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Vital sign recording
- Observing responses
- Documenting behaviors
- Basic Life Support Certification
- IV Certification
- Basic understanding of medical terminology
- Communication and leadership sills
- Customer service skills
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Houston House
04.2022 - 12.2022
Sales Associate
Walmart
09.2018 - 06.2021
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Southern Missouri Technical Institute
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Kansas City School Of Phlebotomy
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
South Central Career Center
High School Diploma -
Houston R1 School District