Carla Loflin
Arvonia,VA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and emotional support, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Dedicated to fostering a positive healing environment and promoting independence in daily living activities.
Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure patient comfort and safety. Track record of collaborating with healthcare teams to maintain high standard of care.
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Rebecca Davidson
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, reporting critical information to healthcare teams promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
CNA
Darlene Harlow
05.2015 - 02.2025
- Delivered compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
CNA Supervisor
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
03.2010 - 05.2015
- Supervised daily operations and care delivery for nursing staff and residents.
- Trained and mentored new Certified Nursing Assistants in patient care protocols.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident satisfaction and safety.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage and compliance with regulations.
- Managed scheduling, training, and supervision of CNA staff for efficient shift coverage.
- Maintained high standards of care by ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Improved patient care by implementing new protocols and procedures for CNA team members.
CNA
Tommy Poor
02.2007 - 02.2010
- Delivered compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Implemented patient mobility plans, enhancing physical therapy outcomes and promoting independence.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
CNA
Trinity Mission Health & Rehab
04.2005 - 04.2007
- Delivered compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, maintaining high standards of compliance and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, reporting critical information to healthcare teams promptly.
- Implemented patient mobility plans, enhancing physical therapy outcomes and promoting independence.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient handling and care protocols, fostering a collaborative environment.
- 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.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Med Tech
Winter Haven
01.2001 - 03.2005
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to interpret test results accurately.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
Education
No Degree - CNA
Valley Vocational Technical Center
Fishersville, VA05-1998
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- HIPAA compliance
- End-of-life care
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Electronic charting
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Specimen collection
- Condition monitoring
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR -Certified
Timeline
CNA
Rebecca Davidson
01.2025 - Current
CNA
Darlene Harlow
05.2015 - 02.2025
CNA Supervisor
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
03.2010 - 05.2015
CNA
Tommy Poor
02.2007 - 02.2010
CNA
Trinity Mission Health & Rehab
04.2005 - 04.2007
Med Tech
Winter Haven
01.2001 - 03.2005
No Degree - CNA
Valley Vocational Technical Center