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Education
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Shalena bunn

Danbury,CT

Summary

Compassionate CNA with extensive experience at Richfield Crossing, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective emotional support. Proven ability to implement safety precautions and provide dignified end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and respect for all patients.

Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Richfield Crossing
06.2023 - 05.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.

CNA

Hospice
02.2015 - 09.2018

Provided care in a facility specializing in end-of-life services.

  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.

CNA

Filosa
06.2000 - 09.2015

Responded to patient calls and ensured their needs were met.

  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.

Education

Danbury High Schools
Danbury, CT
06.2000

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Bathing assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Basic life support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • End-of-life care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient transfers
  • Emotional support
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Emergency response
  • Clinical documentation
  • Wound care
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Toileting assistance
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Reliable team player
  • Recording vital signs
  • Safety precautions
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bedside manner
  • Compassionate
  • Patient lifting
  • Electronic charting
  • Direct patient care
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Inpatient care

Timeline

CNA

Richfield Crossing
06.2023 - 05.2025

CNA

Hospice
02.2015 - 09.2018

CNA

Filosa
06.2000 - 09.2015

Danbury High Schools
Shalena bunn