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Stella Bridges

Pittsboro,NC

Summary

Patient-focused [Job Title] with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. 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. 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. 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. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA / Clients Relations Manger

Wisdom Senior Care
01.2021 - Current
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Delivered high-quality care to 2
  • patients in hospital facility.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

CNA,

Galloway Ridge Retirement
04.2018 - 08.2019
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Supported needs of 200+ residents under long-term care.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Delivered high-quality care to 28
  • patients in hospital facility.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.

Cna Private Duty

Different Perspective Families
01.2011 - 04.2019
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

CNA, Labor and Delivery

ARMC Hospital
Burlington , NC
03.2009 - 04.2010
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Delivered high-quality care to 28
  • patients in hospital facility.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Supported needs of 200+ residents under long-term care.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Park
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs

Education

GED -

Coalition Christian School
Georgia
03.2020

Skills

  • Medical Records Management
  • EMR Systems
  • Catheter Change and Preparation
  • Family Support and Assistance
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Charting Expertise
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Case Management
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • General Housekeeping Abilities
  • Feeding Assistance Expertise
  • Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
  • Compassionate Caregiver
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Shared Governance

Timeline

CNA / Clients Relations Manger

Wisdom Senior Care
01.2021 - Current

CNA,

Galloway Ridge Retirement
04.2018 - 08.2019

Cna Private Duty

Different Perspective Families
01.2011 - 04.2019

CNA, Labor and Delivery

ARMC Hospital
03.2009 - 04.2010

GED -

Coalition Christian School
Stella Bridges