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Certified Nursing Aide
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Tina Zimmerle

Michigan City,IN

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and emotional support, honed at Life Care Center and other healthcare settings. Excelled in implementing personalized care plans, enhancing patient satisfaction by 30%. Skilled in both critical first aid and providing compassionate companionship, ensuring holistic patient well-being.

Healthcare professional with robust background in delivering high-quality patient care in home settings. Adept at fostering supportive environment and ensuring patient comfort. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing care requirements. Proficient in patient care, medication management, and emotional support.

Diligent Certified Nursing Aide/Home Health Aide with strong foundation in providing compassionate and personalized care to clients. Proven track record of supporting daily living activities, ensuring safety, and promoting well-being. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with patients and effectively manage varying care needs.

Professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient in-home support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.

Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Elite Home Health Care
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Monitored and reported changes in patient's health conditions, collaborating with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Implemented personalized care plans, addressing unique needs and preferences to enhance overall patient satisfaction.
  • Utilized remote monitoring tools to track vital signs and report any abnormalities to healthcare professionals.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities to improve mental well-being.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping, and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by the client.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to the supervising nurse or physician.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Trail Creek Crossing
02.2018 - 01.2020
  • Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
  • Operated patient lift equipment to transfer individuals with mobility challenges safely.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate, to identify changes in patient health.
  • Applied infection control techniques, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment, to maintain a sterile environment.
  • Provided empathetic support to patients experiencing emotional distress or confusion.
  • 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 well-being.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • 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.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facilities and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Life Care Center
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate, to identify changes in patient health.
  • Applied infection control techniques, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment, to maintain a sterile environment.
  • Provided empathetic support to patients experiencing emotional distress or confusion.
  • 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 well-being.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented pressure ulcer development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • 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.
  • Operated patient lift equipment to transfer individuals with mobility challenges safely.
  • Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Central High School
Indianapolis, IN
11-2017

Certificate - Certified Nursing Aide

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN
05-2022

Pre-Nursing Studies - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN
05-2023

Health Care Specialist TC - Health Care Specialist TC

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN
01-2025

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bathing assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Light housekeeping
  • First aid and safety
  • Recording vital signs
  • ADL support
  • Bedside care

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Certified Nursing Aide by completing the prescribed course of study at the Valparaiso Campus of Ivy Tech College with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — American Heart Association.
  • Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
  • Dementia Care Certification - Alzheimer's Association or other recognized bodies.
  • First Aid Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Indiana Driver's License
  • CPR/AED Certification

Certified Nursing Aide

Performed Hygiene care for 30+ patients, including changing bedpans, commodes, linens and wound dressing. 

Managed patient hygiene by bathing, dressing, helping with brushing teeth/dentures, and styling hair. 

Managed to help patients with feeding them or helping them feed themselves. 

Managed mobilization skills to help them move, transfer them, turn them, help sit them up and reposition. 

Document patients input and output daily. 

Helped with activities with the patients.

Helped with patients with ambulation. 

Monitor and report changes in patients health status to nursing staff.

Communicate with patients and their families providing emotional support and instruction in areas like caring for infants, preparing health meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness. 


Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Elite Home Health Care
01.2022 - 12.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Life Care Center
04.2018 - 08.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Trail Creek Crossing
02.2018 - 01.2020
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — American Heart Association.
  • Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
  • Dementia Care Certification - Alzheimer's Association or other recognized bodies.
  • First Aid Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Indiana Driver's License
  • CPR/AED Certification

High School Diploma -

North Central High School

Certificate - Certified Nursing Aide

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Pre-Nursing Studies - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Health Care Specialist TC - Health Care Specialist TC

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsWork-life balance

Quote

It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot

Software

Ability to use Zoom

Implement search engine optimization

Use Google Analytics

Interests

Community involvement

Horseback ridding

Camping

Going on vacations

Boardgames

Summer because I love being active and being outdoors and enjoying the outside and nature

Tina Zimmerle