Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
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SONYA HOMEKOU
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
First Choice NursesVirginia Beach, VA
Certified Nursing Assistant
12.2018 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Virginia beach reahabilation centerVirginia Beach, VA
Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2018 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Education
San Diego City CollegeSan Diego, CA
Some College (No Degree) from Nursing Science (In Progress)
University Overview
Skills
- Patient Management
- Compassionate
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Adaptable
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Quick Problem Solver
- Outpatient Care
Certification
- CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT
- RESTORATIVE NURSE ASSISTANT
- CPR Certification
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
References
References
References available upon request.Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
First Choice Nurses
12.2018 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Virginia beach reahabilation center
05.2018 - 12.2019
San Diego City College
Some College (No Degree) from Nursing Science (In Progress)
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