Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
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Summer Powell

Veradale,WA

Summary

Highly skilled certified nursing assistant with extensive experience in healthcare environments. Known for superior time-management abilities, compassionate patient care, and keen observational skills. Proficient in providing mobility assistance and ensuring patient hygiene needs are met. Proven expertise in handling diverse scenarios and emergencies, including working on the vent/trach unit for 3 years. Dedicated and empathetic professional committed to advancing knowledge in nursing.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Silver Ridge Care
Coeur D'Alene, ID
07.2021 - Current
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.

Salon Manager

Slick Rock Tanning and Spa
Hayden, ID
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Organized promotional events to attract new customers and increase sales.
  • Oversaw inventory control for retail products and supplies.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner, while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Monitored employee performance to ensure quality services were delivered consistently.
  • Created monthly reports that tracked progress towards goals set by ownership.
  • Conducted interviews with prospective employees prior to hiring decisions being made.
  • Trained and supervised staff on proper customer service techniques and product knowledge.
  • Managed daily salon operations, including scheduling appointments, customer service, and staff management.
  • Increased customer loyalty and brought in new customers with targeted marketing and service strategies.
  • Conducted regular meetings to brief employees about salon's success and announce sales goals.

Barista

Bean Barn
Rathdrum, ID
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
  • Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
  • Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - CNA Certifiacte

North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, ID
09-2020

High School Diploma -

Lakeland Senior High School
Rathdrum, ID
06-2019

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Toileting assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate communication
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient-focused care
  • Transporting patients
  • Collecting specimens
  • Patient Lifting
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Patient Relations
  • Electronic Charting
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Infection control procedures
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Quick problem solver
  • Family support and assistance
  • Bedside manner
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Responding to emergencies
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Pediatric Care
  • Geriatric Care
  • Adaptable

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Accomplishments

  • Hard-working award from Silver Ridge Care on 12/19/2022
  • Compassionate Award from Silver Ridge Care on 12/19/2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Silver Ridge Care
07.2021 - Current

Salon Manager

Slick Rock Tanning and Spa
03.2020 - 09.2021

Barista

Bean Barn
04.2019 - 01.2020

Some College (No Degree) - CNA Certifiacte

North Idaho College

High School Diploma -

Lakeland Senior High School
Summer Powell