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Sylvia Young

McMinnville,TN

Summary

Analytical and strategic certified nursing assistant with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. 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.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Volunteer Behavioral Mental Health
McMinnville, TN
01.2021 - Current
  • Assist with patient care and needs.
  • Assist with daily groups.
  • Assist with appointments and outings.
  • Assist with preparing meals and snacks.
  • Charting and documenting on all patients.
  • Filing paperwork and charts.
  • Assisting nurses and house manager with any needed task.
  • Passing medication and documenting it into the MAR at proper times.
  • Housework
  • Laundry
  • Monitoring residents for any changes in moods and behaviors.
  • Assisting lead tech with making menu and grocery list.
  • Keeping things organized, neat, and clean.
  • Completing hourly checks on all residents.


Certified Nursing Assistant

Uplands Village
Pleasant Hill , TN
08.2018 - 11.2020
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted nurse.
  • Got patients out of bed and dressed for their day.
  • Made beds and cleaned patients rooms.
  • Passed trays and water to patients.
  • Stocked rooms.
  • Assisted with games and activities.
  • Assisted patients with getting into their chairs
  • Assisted patients to restroom.
  • Helped patients with ambulation.
  • Responded to alarms.
  • Charted and documented on all residents.

Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Dr. Jeff Barnes DDS
Smithville, TN
09.2015 - 07.2017
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
  • Set up procedure trays for upcoming patients.
  • Set patients up for radiographs, took radiographs, and developed radiographs for dentist.
  • Charted on patients and made treatment plans.
  • Seated patients in rooms to prepare for procedures.
  • Verified insurance for patients.
  • Scheduled patients
  • Pulled patients charts for their upcoming visits.
  • Filed charts
  • Helped make sure front office moved smoothly with patient rooms.
  • Took payments and gave receipts.
  • Adjusted dentures and partials.
  • Assisted with all front desk task as well as patient procedures.

Builder

Kitchen Craft Cabinetry
Smithville , TN
09.2004 - 06.2015
  • Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs.
  • Operated CNC machines, table saws, panel saws, skill saws, miter saws, edge bander, pin machines, belt sanders, hand sanders, nail guns, and other machines needed to build custom cabinets.
  • Pulled parts and laid them out for building.
  • Drove fork lift to moved materials.
  • Loaded trucks in timely manner.
  • Sprayed and painted cabinets.

Education

Registered Dental Assistant - Registered Dental Assistant

Genesis Career College - Cookeville
Cookeville, TN
06.2015

Skills

  • Valid TN drivers license with Letter F endorsement
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Office management experience
  • CPR/ AED/ First Aid Certified
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Calm and level headed under duress
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • General housekeeping ability
  • Infection control procedures
  • Charting expertise
  • Quick problem solver
  • Fast and willing learner
  • Behavioral management
  • Knowledge of State Regulations
  • Assist with med prep

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant with Radiology
  • First Aid/ AED/CPR Certified
  • Letter F endorsement

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Volunteer Behavioral Mental Health
01.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Uplands Village
08.2018 - 11.2020

Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Dr. Jeff Barnes DDS
09.2015 - 07.2017

Builder

Kitchen Craft Cabinetry
09.2004 - 06.2015

Registered Dental Assistant - Registered Dental Assistant

Genesis Career College - Cookeville