Sydney Collier
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Parkview Nursing Home, skilled in vital signs monitoring and providing compassionate patient care. Recognized for implementing effective fall prevention measures and enhancing patient satisfaction through emotional support. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Favorite Staffing
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
Cna
Season Memory Care
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
Cna
Foxwoods
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- 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.
Cna
Parkview Nursing Home
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Cna
Highland Nursing Home
02.2019 - 09.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA01-2018
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Toileting assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Collecting vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Documenting behaviors
- Preparing meals
- Collecting specimens
- General housekeeping
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
CNA
Favorite Staffing
05.2024 - Current
Cna
Season Memory Care
11.2023 - 05.2024
Cna
Foxwoods
05.2023 - 12.2023
Cna
Parkview Nursing Home
10.2022 - 11.2023
Cna
Highland Nursing Home
02.2019 - 09.2022
Penn Foster Career School
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