Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and safety. Proven ability to foster positive relationships through empathetic communication, ensuring high-quality care and dignity for patients, particularly those with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Developed strong patient care skills in fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Focused on delivering compassionate care and maintaining patient dignity. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills to contribute meaningfully to new team.
Offering caring and supportive nature, ready to thrive in healthcare setting and eager to learn and grow. Delivers foundational understanding of patient care principles and basic medical procedures. Ready to use and develop strong communication and patient care skills in Desired Position role.
Personable and compassionate with natural ability to connect with patients and provide high-quality care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care techniques, combined with proficiency in vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through attentive and empathetic support.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
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.
Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Health Sciences
Allen School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2014
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Collecting vital signs
Bathing assistance
Compassionate
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Basic life support
Bedside manner
Vital signs monitoring
Dressing assistance
Safety precautions
Recording vital signs
Electronic charting
Compassionate caregiver
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Certified Nursing Assistant at Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterCertified Nursing Assistant at Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center