Open To Work
Toria Frazier
ROSELLE ,NJ
Work Preference
Summary
Certified Nurse’s Assistant with advanced knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia. Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Certified Nursing Assistant well-equipped to provide emotional support in a comfortable, soothing environment. Desires a CNA position in a long term care or rehabilitation facility. Motivated CNA with a highly effective communication style. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
IntelyCare
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Trained new staff on best practices and protocols for patient care and safety.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall patient safety standards.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ezcare Staffing
New Jersey
06.2022 - Current
- Developed personalized care plans in coordination with nursing professionals to meet patient needs.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in caregiving practices.
- 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.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- 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.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Penn Reach
Old Bridge, NJ
10.2020 - Current
- Helping clients with their everyday lives assisting with doctors appt shopping cooking living a normal life as much as possible
Certified Nurse Assistance
Medical Staffing
New Jersey
01.2013 - Current
- Taking care of patients helping them with there everyday living.
Certified Nurse Assistance
Foothill Acres
Hillsborough, CA
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Taking care of patients helping them with there everyday living.
Certified Nurse Assistance
Horizon
Marlboro, NJ
01.2011 - 07.2014
- Taking care of patients helping them with there everyday living.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
AristaCare@CedarOaks
Southplainfield, NJ
06.2009 - 06.2013
- Taking care of patients helping them with there everyday living.
Education
Practical Nursing
Union County College
Cranford, NJAssociate of Science - Allied Health Professional
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ05.2026
General Science
Essex Community College
Newark, NJ05.2018
undefined
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ01.2013
Skills
CPR/First Aid certified
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Feeding assistance expert
Patient-focused care
Trustworthy companion
Compassionate caregiver
Companionship and emotional support
Efficient and reliable team player
Committed team player
Cna Certified
Alzheimer's Care
Dementia Care
Caregiving
Patient Care
Medication Administration
Vital Signs
Nursing
Senior Care
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CNA
Disclaimer
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
IntelyCare
08.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ezcare Staffing
06.2022 - Current
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Penn Reach
10.2020 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistance
Foothill Acres
09.2014 - 10.2015
Certified Nurse Assistance
Medical Staffing
01.2013 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistance
Horizon
01.2011 - 07.2014
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
AristaCare@CedarOaks
06.2009 - 06.2013
Associate of Science - Allied Health Professional
Middlesex County College
General Science
Essex Community College
undefined
Middlesex County College
Practical Nursing
Union County College