Desired Job Title
Certified Nursing AssistantCertified Nursing AssistantWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteLocation: Iola, KS, USIola, KS
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Tammy Swink-Jones
CNA
Iola,KS
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with strong skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate support. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and safety while adhering to HIPAA compliance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guest House Estates Nursing Home
Erie, KS
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident rooms and common areas.
- Supported recreational activities, fostering engagement and social interaction among residents.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on best practices in patient care.
- Provided emotional support to residents and families, enhancing overall well-being.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Victoria Falls Skilled Nursing
Andover, KS
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records for compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for residents' needs.
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- 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.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Humboldt High School
Humboldt, KSCertificate - CNA
NCCC
Chanute, KS01-2002
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Electronic charting
- Dressing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guest House Estates Nursing Home
06.2025 - 01.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Victoria Falls Skilled Nursing
01.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Humboldt High School
Certificate - CNA
NCCC