Sindy Seraphin
Salisbury,MD
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Tidalhealth
, MD
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Home Health CNA
Bayshore Home Health
Salisbury, MD
02.2024 - Current
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Answered patient monitor and calls to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped with physical therapy exercises prescribed by a physician or therapist.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Kept updated documentation of client progress notes in an organized manner.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Reported any incidents or accidents that occur while providing care to the appropriate authority immediately.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Measured and recorded food and fluid intake and output levels for each patient.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions and monitored patient response.
- Instructed families on proper care techniques for their loved ones at home.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Transported patients to doctor appointments or other destinations when needed.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Organized medical supplies in order to ensure they are available when needed.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Cleaned equipment used by patients after use according to standard procedures.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Educated patients on disease management, nutrition and safety measures.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of the patient and reported it to the supervisor or case manager immediately.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, dusting, vacuuming and meal preparation.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled individuals in their home environment.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through active listening skills.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained accurate records of services rendered to each patient.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
CNA - Health And Wellness
Tidalhealth Program
Salisbury, MD12-2024
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Utesa
Santiago De Los Caballeros06-2012
Tech in Marketing - Marketing
Intesa
Santiago De Los Caballeros12-2010
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Patient care quality
- Blood sugar monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient advocacy
- Bathing assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Ambulation assistance
- Support services
- Preparing meals
- Supporting personal needs
- Blood pressure measurement
- CPR certified
- Active listening
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Restock shelves
- Collecting vital signs
- Dressing assistance
- Bedsore prevention
- CNA certification
- Attention to detail
- Patient hygiene management
- Companionship and emotional support
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Creole
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Loving been in administration to organize. Love making healthy juices for people
Certification
- CNA CERTIFICATION (DEC 2024)
- CMT CERTIFICATION (DEC 2023 )
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Tidalhealth
12.2024 - Current
Home Health CNA
Bayshore Home Health
02.2024 - Current
CNA - Health And Wellness
Tidalhealth Program
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Utesa
Tech in Marketing - Marketing
Intesa