Taylor West
Pineville,KY
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Mountain View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, delivering exceptional patient care and monitoring vital signs. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams. Skilled in electronic charting and building strong patient relationships, ensuring high-quality support and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Pineville Ky
03.2018 - 09.2024
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- 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.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes in resident condition to nursing staff.
- Repositioned residents regularly to support skin integrity and prevent pressure injuries.
- Documented care activities accurately in resident charts and daily records.
- Supported safe transfers using proper lifting techniques and mobility equipment.
- Maintained clean, sanitary environments by following infection control and safety procedures.
- Responded quickly to call lights and resident requests with attentive bedside support.
- Communicated resident needs clearly to nurses and care team members during shift changes.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Barbourville Health & Rehabilitation Center
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes in resident condition to nursing staff.
- Repositioned residents regularly to support skin integrity and prevent pressure injuries.
- Documented care activities accurately in resident charts and daily records.
- Supported safe transfers using proper lifting techniques and mobility equipment.
- Maintained clean, sanitary environments by following infection control and safety procedures.
- Responded quickly to call lights and resident requests with attentive bedside support.
- Communicated resident needs clearly to nurses and care team members during shift changes.
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pineville High School
Pineville Ky 05.2014
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Ambulation assistance
- Geriatric care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Trustworthy companion
- Colostomy care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Feeding assistance expert
- Specimen collection
- Reliable transportation
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Range of motion exercises
- Vital sign recording
- Monitoring fluids
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Quick problem solver
- Able to lift number pounds
- Family support and assistance
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Collecting specimens
- Toileting assistance
- CNA certification
- Vital signs
Certification
My Cna license are up to date, and i’ve never had anything against my license.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2018 - 09.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Barbourville Health & Rehabilitation Center
05.2016 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Pineville High School