Over 3-months experience as a CNA with adaptation in the domain of interdisciplinary care team contribution, care plan development, detailed assessment and patient advocacy. Accountability for positive patient outcomes. Possess excellent organizational skills to maintain high productivity levels even under demanding situations of high workload. Excellent communicator with the ability to handle patients and their families effectively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC)
Discharge patients from units, Push wheelchairs for patients and stand/walk for long periods of time as needed
Assist professional and paraprofessional staff with delivering excellent patient care
Assist at various hospital departments with data entry, copying, filing and answering phones
Ensure and enforce medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control
Safely lifted up to 80-pounds and pushed 300 pounds patients on wheels
Measured and average of 20-patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure under nurse supervision
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Westchester Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing
11.2018 - 02.2019
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Performed extensive wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcers prevention, rehabilitation and pain management
Updated patient charts using electronic charting systems
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy and catheters to prevent infection and cross contamination
Employed mobility devices and hoyer lift equipment to lift patients from chairs to bed, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
Maintained proper staffing and floor coverage
Performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain coping abilities to prevent further disability
Administered medications and treatment to patients, via food or creams, and monitored responses to adjust care plans
Rendering psychological support to the patients & their families & administering Physiotherapy to the Patient
Evaluated and updated system data using electronic charting systems to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Surgical Technician
Animal Specialty Center (ASC)
06.2013 - 07.2018
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures
Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and perform other tasks as directed by surgeons during operation
Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure to infection
Prepare dressing or bandages and apply or assist with their application following surgery
Operate, assemble, adjust, or monitor sterilizers/lights/suction-machine/or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation
Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists
Maintain supply of fluids such as plasma, saline, blood or glucose, for use during operations
Maintains files and records of surgical procedures
Observe patients' vital-signs to assess physical condition
Cashier
CVS Pharmacy
01.2017 - 09.2017
Provide services such as Money-Gram/Money Orders and Passport pictures
Sell and collect payment for products such as money order Services
Maintaining sales floor appearance
Cross selling products
Directing customers to merchandise
Operating cash registers
Increasing in-store sales through store flyers and coupons
Introducing promotional and opportunities to customers
Cashier
Home Depot
05.2016 - 11.2016
Life Guard/ Slide Attendant
Splash Down
06.2015 - 09.2015
Education
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Dutchess Community College (DCC)
Poughkeepsie, NY
12.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) -
T & J Nurses Aide Training School
Mount Vernon, NY
02.2019
High School Diploma -
Poughkeepsie High School
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.2013
Skills
Infection control
Vital signs monitoring
Catheter Care
Emotional Support
Written and verbal communication
Vital Signs Documentation
Medical Terminology
Feeding Assistance
Patient Monitoring
Documentation
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Compassionate Care
Verbal and written communication
Nursing Assistance
OSHA Compliance
Certification
Certified CPR/AED/First Aid, NY000416421E
Volunteer Experience
Assisted with patient care and administrative tasks.