Teresia Karanja
Tyngsboro
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with strong experience in both administrative and clinical environments. Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality care, maintain patient confidentiality, and ensure efficient daily operations in healthcare facilities. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a strong background in customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA ( Agency)
ALL Staff Agency
Tewksbury
03.2025 - Current
- I traveled to various facilities to provide CNA support.
- Adapted quickly to different care settings.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vantage Care Health Center
Chelmsford
09.2022 - Current
- Supported safe ambulation of patients through effective equipment utilization.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Private CNA - Hospice Support
LEE PANAS
Chelmsford
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided one-on-one hospice care.
- Delivered emotional and physical support to a terminally ill patient.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
Receptionist
Fairhaven Nursing Home
Lowell
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Handled patient records and appointment scheduling.
- Maintained professional interactions with staff and patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Rivier University
Nashua, NH05-2023
High School Diploma -
Tyngsboro High School
Tyngsboro, MA06-2019
Prerequisites- Transfer Credits -
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MASkills
- Customer service and Communication skills
- Record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Phone etiquette
- Ability to work with residents, families, and staff compassionately
- Hospice and elder care experience
Projects- Senior Research Project- Rivier university
- Title :Transformation of Normal Astrocyte Cell lines to Cancerous cells Using Epidermal Growth Factor ( EGF).
- Hypothesis : Astrocyte cells placed in normal media without EGF grow slower compared to those placed in EGF - enriched media which mimics cancerous cell growth patterns.
Volunteer Experience- Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter , NH
- I assisted in meal preparations and distributions.
- I supported community outreach and shelter tasks.
Timeline
CNA ( Agency)
ALL Staff Agency
03.2025 - Current
Private CNA - Hospice Support
LEE PANAS
06.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vantage Care Health Center
09.2022 - Current
Receptionist
Fairhaven Nursing Home
09.2019 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Rivier University
High School Diploma -
Tyngsboro High School
Prerequisites- Transfer Credits -
Middlesex Community College
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