Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Care Partner CNA
ECU Health Medical Center
Greenville NC, NC
10.2019 - Current
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
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.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Assistant Director/ Med Administration/Direct Support Professional
Skill Creations Inc.
Greenville, NC, NC
01.2016 - Current
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
Helped diagnose patients and deliver treatments with medication administration and specimen collection.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
CNA/Medication Administrator
Gabriel Manor Assistant Living
Clayton, NC, NC
11.2014 - 10.2017
Assisted with meal service by serving and clearing dining room.
Communicated with teammates about resident needs for consistent quality.
Verified resident identity and recorded drug, dosage and administration time using specific forms.
Presented medication to resident and observed ingestion or self-application or personally administered medication.
Read physician orders and matched to residents' medication administration records.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and output information.
Observed residents to detect response to medications and prepared report or notified designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC
09.2001
High School Diploma -
D.H. Conley
Winterville NC
06.1995
Skills
Caregiver Relations
Company Guidelines
Vital Signs Collection
Surgical Preparation
Patient Information
Supporting Daily Living Needs
Bedsore Prevention
Electronic Recordkeeping
Emotional and Social Support
Fluid Measurement
Linen Replacements
Output Monitoring and Reporting
Feeding Assistance
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
Patient Condition Observation
Observation Documentation
Collecting Specimens
Grooming and Bathing Assistance
Patient-Focused Care
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Safety Measures
Direct Supervision
Patient Data Recording
Basic Life Support
Quality Patient Care
Direct Patient Care
Proper Staffing
Medications Familiarity
Medication Administration
Recording Vital Signs
Range of Motion Exercises
Wound Care
Comfort Care
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Timeline
Nursing Care Partner CNA
ECU Health Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
Assistant Director/ Med Administration/Direct Support Professional
Unit Secretary/ Nursing Assistant I/Team Leader at Vidant Medical Center/ECU Health Medical CenterUnit Secretary/ Nursing Assistant I/Team Leader at Vidant Medical Center/ECU Health Medical Center
Assistant Director at East Carolina University- Center for Communication ExcellenceAssistant Director at East Carolina University- Center for Communication Excellence