Stephanie Cobbs
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.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Forty Tyrone
12.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Hospice Aide./Certified Home Health Aide
Ms G Services
03.2016 - 03.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and interests to ensure that their wishes were respected during all stages of hospice care provision.
- Promoted a holistic approach to end-of-life care by incorporating various relaxation techniques such as music therapy or aromatherapy into daily routines.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different stages of hospice care by effectively coordinating with home health aides, nurses, social workers, physicians, and volunteers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique requirements.
- Contributed to timely medication administration by preparing and organizing medications according to prescribed schedules.
Patient Monitor
Bells Registry
01.2010 - 02.2016
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Streamlined communication between medical staff, ensuring timely updates on patient conditions.
- Increased nursing efficiency by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting changes to appropriate personnel.
- Reduced patient anxiety with clear explanations of procedures, answering questions, and providing reassurance.
- Supported interdisciplinary team collaboration through accurate documentation and timely information sharing.
- Promoted continuity of care by establishing rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by mentoring new hires and offering support to colleagues during high-stress situations.
- Optimized patient comfort by frequently repositioning bedridden individuals, preventing pressure sores and other complications.
Home Health LVN
Private Duty
02.2008 - 06.2010
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized care.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Assisted patients in achieving optimal health by developing individualized care plans based on their unique needs.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Empowered patients to take control of their own health by teaching them about medications, nutrition, and exercise regimens tailored to their specific conditions.
- Streamlined daily operations within the home healthcare setting by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington High Schools New York
New York, NY06.1984
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Compassionate
- Bathing Assistance
- Collecting vital signs
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Forty Tyrone
12.2023 - Current
Hospice Aide./Certified Home Health Aide
Ms G Services
03.2016 - 03.2024
Patient Monitor
Bells Registry
01.2010 - 02.2016
Home Health LVN
Private Duty
02.2008 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
George Washington High Schools New York
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