Sophia Lynch
Schenectady,NY
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. 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. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Worx Staffing Agency
02.2023 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Consumer Direct Choices
07.2022 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
11.2019 - 09.2022
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
Laundry Aide
Baptist Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
04.2016 - 11.2019
- Improved laundry efficiency by implementing a systematic sorting and folding process.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate laundry services.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring optimal productivity.
- Reduced lost items by implementing an effective labeling system for client belongings.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale laundry projects quickly and efficiently.
- Operated industrial washing machines and dryers, maintaining proper settings for various fabric types.
- Inspected clothing items for damage or stains, treating them appropriately before laundering.
- Ensured timely delivery of laundered items to clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure the highest level of cleanliness and care for client garments.
- Assisted in training new laundry aides, sharing best practices and techniques for efficient workflow management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06.2025
High School Diploma -
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
Albany, NY06.2015
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Documenting Behaviors
- Quality Assurance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Observing Responses
- Patient-Focused Care
- Bedside Manner
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Worx Staffing Agency
02.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Consumer Direct Choices
07.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
11.2019 - 09.2022
Laundry Aide
Baptist Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
04.2016 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
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