Twana Bell
Baton Rouge
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Baton Rouge General Hospital, excelling in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to provide compassionate support while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams. Skilled in catheter care and crisis intervention, ensuring high-quality care for critical patients in fast-paced environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Baton Rouge General Hospital-Bluebonnet
Baton Rouge
10.2019 - Current
- Working in a hospital facility, performing ADL's on critical care patients in ICU/ICU COVID. Assisting nurse with catheter care, wound care, suctioning, etc.
Baker/Deli Production
Target Supercenter
Baton Rouge
11.2012 - Current
- Working on a bakery and deli setting producing breads, sweets, salads, wraps, and sandwiches etc.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
South Mountain Restoration Center
South Mountain
10.2024 - 03.2025
- AM/PM CARE, ADL'S, Caring For mental health patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
SMRC
South Mountain
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Caring for mental health patients in a state LTC facility.
Medical Assistant (MA)
La Healthcare Services
Baton Rouge
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Working front, middle and back office. Responsibilities include, triaging patients, performing vital signs, height and weight. Also, giving immunizations as needed. working front office scheduling appointments, referrals for patients.
Cashier
Piccadilly Cafeteria
Baton Rouge
09.2010 - 10.2011
- Cashier duties include prepping of drink station and condiment station. The counting of cash drawer at the beginning and end of shift. Taking phone orders for take out. Working the food service line, serving customers. Preparing foods, stocking and also great customer service.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Grace Healthcare (LTC)
Houston
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Caring for elderly residents in a nursing home setting. Performing Activities of Daily Living such as incontinent/continent care, feeding, bathing, etc. A.M./P.M. care, R.O.M., vital signs, weights, intake and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Bayou Chateau (LTC)
Simmesport
05.2007 - 07.2008
- Caring for elderly residents in a nursing home setting. Performing Activities of Daily Living such as incontinence/continent residents, feeding, bathing, clothing, etc. A.M./P.M. Care, R.O.M., vital signs, weights, intake/output.
Cashier
KFC
Baton Rouge
04.2006 - 05.2007
- Cashier for drive thru/front cashier. Food handler/Cook, expeditor, Prep Cook.
Corrections Officer (CO)
La. Correctional Institute for Women
St. Gabriel
03.2005 - 04.2006
- Maintaining custody and control over 800 to 1000 female inmates. Securing/monitoring dormitories, outer perimeter, the yard, details, lockdown areas, and death row inmates. Counting down inmates at designated times. Completing paperwork of the inmates behaviors.
Inbound Customer Service Rep
West Teleservices
Baton Rouge
02.2004 - 03.2005
- Receiving calls from customers for different products and services. Completing credit card orders over the phone. Performing great customer service.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Sherwood Manor(LTC)
Baton Rouge
01.2003 - 02.2004
- Caring for elderly patients in a nursing home setting. Performing Activities of Daily Living such as incontinent/continent care, bathing, feeding, clothing, etc. A.M./P.M. care, R.O.M., vital signs weights, intake/output.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Jefferson Manor(LTC)
Baton Rouge
11.2002 - 12.2003
- Caring for elderly residents in a nursing home setting. Performing Activities of Daily Living such as incontinence/continence care, feeding, bathing, clothing, etc. A.M./P.M. care R.O.M., vital signs, weights, intake/output.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Maxim Healthcare(LTC)
Baton Rouge
05.2001 - 11.2001
- Working as a C.N.A. in a staffing company on an as needed basis.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Ollie Steele Burden Manor(LTC)
Baton Rouge
06.1995 - 05.2001
- Caring for elderly residents in a nursing home setting. Performing Activities of Daily Living such as incontinent/continent care, feeding, bathing, etc. A.M./P.M. care, R.O.M., vital signs, weights, intake/output.
Cashier, Shift Supervisor
Burger King
Baton Rouge
05.1991 - 03.1995
- Shift Supervisor, Cashier for drive thru and front, food expeditor, food handler, cook, prep cook.
Education
Medical Assistant - 1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School
Virginia College
Baton Rouge, LA03.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant - 1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School
Delta Junior College
LA12.1995
General High School Curriculum - High School Diploma
Belaire High School
LA12.1992
Skills
- Experienced and goal oriented professional with a track record of consistently meeting and exceeding established objective, motivated and ambitious with excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Catheter care
- Wound care
- Infection control
- ADL assistance
- Medical terminology
- Electronic health records
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Companionship and emotional support
- Blood glucose testing
- Reliable transportation
- Condition monitoring
- Monitoring fluids
- Bathing assistance
- Patient relationship building
- Feeding assistance expert
- Intake recording
- Outpatient care
- End-of-life care
- Bedside manner
- Catheter change and preparation
- Feeding assistance
Occupational Licenses
- CNA, La. Nurse Aide Registry/ Dept. of Health, 05/2022
- CCMA, Virginia College of Baton Rouge, 03/2018
Activities
Honored as employee of the month while working at Grace Healthcare. The honor was given to me by The State Board of Educators.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
South Mountain Restoration Center
10.2024 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
SMRC
10.2024 - 03.2025
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Baton Rouge General Hospital-Bluebonnet
10.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant (MA)
La Healthcare Services
01.2018 - 03.2018
Baker/Deli Production
Target Supercenter
11.2012 - Current
Cashier
Piccadilly Cafeteria
09.2010 - 10.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Grace Healthcare (LTC)
08.2008 - 06.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Bayou Chateau (LTC)
05.2007 - 07.2008
Cashier
KFC
04.2006 - 05.2007
Corrections Officer (CO)
La. Correctional Institute for Women
03.2005 - 04.2006
Inbound Customer Service Rep
West Teleservices
02.2004 - 03.2005
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Sherwood Manor(LTC)
01.2003 - 02.2004
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Jefferson Manor(LTC)
11.2002 - 12.2003
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Maxim Healthcare(LTC)
05.2001 - 11.2001
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Ollie Steele Burden Manor(LTC)
06.1995 - 05.2001
Cashier, Shift Supervisor
Burger King
05.1991 - 03.1995
Medical Assistant - 1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School
Virginia College
Certified Nursing Assistant - 1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School
Delta Junior College
General High School Curriculum - High School Diploma
Belaire High School