STEVEN MCDANIEL
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with 3 years of experience in a hospice setting. Patient- focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of geriatric needs. Desire a position in a clinical setting. Efficient and reliable CNA with experience in a hospital setting. Assisted with technical nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident records. Interested in a full-time role as a nursing assistant in a top-notch healthcare facility. Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
SHIFTMED
Buffalo, NY
11.2022 - Current
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- 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.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- 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.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant
NurseFinders. FACILTY, Catholic health Hospital, Mercy Hospital
Buffalo, NY
02.2020 - Current
- Catholic Health Organization
- Hospital: St Josephs Covid intake facility
- Hospital: Kenmore Mercy Hospital
- Hospital:, of South Buffalo
- Hospital: Sister of Charity Hospital Buffalo
- Dates of hired when worked for
- Perdiem work for all places for Nurse Finders
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
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- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints, and allergies
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles
- Completed all activities of daily living far as bathing, shaving, changing, companion, took vital signs, feeding
- Handled the drug assistance program, to ensure low income patients could receive their medications
- Assigned to a nurse practitioner, roomed all patients, took all vital signs, took care of all refill requests.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Favorites Healthcare staffing
Buffalo, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints, and allergies
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles
- Completed all activities of daily living far as bathing, shaving, changing, companion, took vital signs, feeding
- Handled the drug assistance program, to ensure low income patients could receive their medications
- Assigned to a nurse practitioner, roomed all patients, took all vital signs, took care of all refill requests.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Freedom Healthcare
Buffalo, NY
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- 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.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- 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.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primetime Healthcare Staffing
Buffalo, NY
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints, and allergies
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles
- Completed all activities of daily living far as bathing, shaving, changing, companion, took vital signs, feeding
- Handled the drug assistance program, to ensure low income patients could receive their medications
- Assigned to a nurse practitioner, roomed all patients, took all vital signs, took care of all refill requests.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood at Lockport
Lockport, NY
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints, and allergies
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles
- Completed all activities of daily living far as bathing, shaving, changing, companion, took vital signs, feeding
- Handled the drug assistance program, to ensure low income patients could receive their medications
- Assigned to a nurse practitioner, roomed all patients, took all vital signs, took care of all refill requests.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood Wheatfield
Wheatfield, NY
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints, and allergies
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles
- Completed all activities of daily living far as bathing, shaving, changing, companion, took vital signs, feeding
- Handled the drug assistance program, to ensure low income patients could receive their medications
- Assigned to a nurse practitioner, roomed all patients, took all vital signs, took care of all refill requests.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood At Niagara Falls
Niagara, Falls, NY
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints, and allergies
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles
- Completed all activities of daily living far as bathing, shaving, changing, companion, took vital signs, feeding
- Handled the drug assistance program, to ensure low income patients could receive their medications
- Assigned to a nurse practitioner, roomed all patients, took all vital signs, took care of all refill requests.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo, NY
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints, and allergies
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles
- Completed all activities of daily living far as bathing, shaving, changing, companion, took vital signs, feeding
- Handled the drug assistance program, to ensure low income patients could receive their medications
- Assigned to a nurse practitioner, roomed all patients, took all vital signs, took care of all refill requests.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Joseph Covid, Rapid Response Center
Orchard Park, NY
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Working with Rapid response for COVID POSITIVE patients
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints, and allergies
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles
- Completed all activities of daily living far as bathing, shaving, changing, companion, took vital signs, feeding
- Handled the drug assistance program, to ensure low income patients could receive their medications
- Assigned to a nurse practitioner, roomed all patients, took all vital signs, took care of all refill requests.
Certified Nursing Assistant
McGuire Group LLC
Cheektowaga, NY
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints, and allergies
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles
- Completed all activities of daily living far as bathing, shaving, changing, companion, took vital signs, feeding
- Handled the drug assistance program, to ensure low income patients could receive their
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- Assigned to a nurse practitioner, roomed all patients, took all vital signs, took care of all refill requests.
Education
High School Diploma - Digital Photography & Advertising Arts
McKinley High School
Skills
Decision Making Nurses make decisions when the stakes are highundefined
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
SHIFTMED
11.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Freedom Healthcare
03.2022 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primetime Healthcare Staffing
04.2020 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood at Lockport
03.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood Wheatfield
03.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood At Niagara Falls
03.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
NurseFinders. FACILTY, Catholic health Hospital, Mercy Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Buffalo General Hospital
02.2020 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Joseph Covid, Rapid Response Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Favorites Healthcare staffing
01.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
McGuire Group LLC
06.2018 - 09.2019
High School Diploma - Digital Photography & Advertising Arts
McKinley High School
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