Tracy Aryeetey
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Reliable, caring certified nursing assistant with 6+ years of experience caring for elderly and vulnerable adults. Work well with bedridden, physically challenged, and memory-impaired residents. Friendly and compassionate, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Discrete and confidential in all dealings with patients and staff. Achieved a 95% satisfaction rate with patients during my last role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Advantage, Inc.
Fredericksburg, VA
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Take vital signs
CNA
Commonwealth Senior Living
Stafford, Virginia
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Perfections home health Services llc
Manassas, Virginia
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VA05-2026
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Quality Assurance
- Direct Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection control procedures
- Patient Relations
- Transporting patients
- Responding to emergencies
- Bedside manner
- HIPAA Compliance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Reliable transportation
- Quick problem solver
- Outpatient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Safety Precautions
- Range of motion exercises
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Management
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Ambulation Assistance
- Meal Planning
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- General housekeeping ability
- Preparing meals
- Activity Planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Advantage, Inc.
02.2022 - Current
CNA
Commonwealth Senior Living
06.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Perfections home health Services llc
12.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Germanna Community College