VALENTINA VALENTINE
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with 8+ years of experience providing compassionate care to seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities. Established a strong record of reliability and commitment to patient safety through adherence to HIPAA guidelines and accurate medication dispensing according to established protocols.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Care
12.2022 - 11.2024
- Supported a non-verbal adult client with mental health challenges by developing tailored cognitive skill-building activities, including picture-based communication and task sequencing
- Organized activities to improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, such as drawing shapes, threading beads for jewelry creation, and participating in shape-sorting games
- Incorporated music during play to ease anxiety and promote engagement
- Provide personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Medication Technician
Aegis Of Redmond
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) of 50 patients, including but not limited to personal hygiene, continence management, dressing, and ambulating
- Dispense and administer medications (e.g., insulin, morphine) as delegated by Registered Nurse
- Performed daily rounds to check on residents, promptly addressing any signs of discomfort or distress
- Assess and document the patient's condition
- Processed and tracked medications using the eMAR system to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
Certified Nursing Assistant
First Choice In-Home Care
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided ABA support in diverse settings, focusing on adaptive, behavioral, social, and cognitive skills
- Coordinated with care team to implement behavior intervention strategies (BIS) to reduce symptomatic behaviors
- Supervised clients during meal preparation to improve motor skills and promote independence
- Managed household tasks, including grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, and laundry
- Ordered and maintained inventory of supplies and medications on site
- Provided transportation for outings and medical appointments
Home Health Aide
Ana's Assisted Living
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living
- Read and record vital signs
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, administered medications
- Assist with transfers using assistive devices (Power Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair, Hoyer, etc)
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces, including regular disinfection of high-touch surfaces and equipment
- Provide pre & post-operative care
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY06-2025
Skills
- Medical records management
- Documentation and Charting
- Blood glucose testing
- Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
Certification
- NY State Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR & AED
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Care
12.2022 - 11.2024
Medication Technician
Aegis Of Redmond
11.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
First Choice In-Home Care
05.2020 - 08.2022
Home Health Aide
Ana's Assisted Living
01.2018 - 02.2020
- NY State Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR & AED
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
State University of New York At Buffalo
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