Tricia Pride
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with 16 years of experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
06.2006 - Current
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing hands and equipment
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with bathing and teeth brushing
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease
Dressing Room Attendant
Ross Dress For Less
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted in maintaining safe work environment for team members and guests through visual inspection of common areas during shift.
- Cleaned and maintained fitting rooms regularly.
- Welcomed each customer to fitting room with warm smile and kind words.
- Placed merchandise on appropriate hangers, verifying hanger sizes matched garment sizes.
- Monitored customers for signs of theft.
- Organized clothing and accessories that customers had returned to fitting room desk.
- Reduced theft by limiting number of items that each customer took into fitting rooms.
- Checked fitting room stalls and sorted merchandise to racks.
- Maintained high customer readiness standards by delivering clean, neat and easy-to-shop store environment.
SLS
California Mentor
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
- Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management by assisting consumers in their daily personal tasks including bathing and dressing
- Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information
- Marked charts and graphs to record results and prepared and delivered presentations, training and briefings required by contract
- Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients to ensure satisfaction
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
CNA
French Hospital
10.2003 - 05.2006
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for assigned patient rooms
- Employed mobility devices and Hoyer Lift equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
CNA
Cabrillo Care Center
03.2001 - 06.2003
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding the patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Cabrillo Care Center
San Luis Obispo, CA11.2001
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2001
Associate Arts Degree - undefined
Cuesta College
2001
Skills
BLS certified
Certification
Certified nursing assistant
BLS CPR
Timeline
Dressing Room Attendant
Ross Dress For Less
06.2021 - 09.2021
SLS
California Mentor
11.2018 - 10.2019
CNA
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
06.2006 - Current
CNA
French Hospital
10.2003 - 05.2006
CNA
Cabrillo Care Center
03.2001 - 06.2003
Associate Arts Degree - undefined
Cuesta College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Cabrillo Care Center
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Cuesta College