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Valerie Gordon

Rayne,LA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

DTN staffing
Mandan, ND
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Obtained patient information
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine
  • Answered patient call signals, signal lights, bells, to determine patients needs
  • provided physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities
  • Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rayne Guest Home
Rayne, LA
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • 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.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.

Caregiver

Southern Comfort
Scott, LA
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

Infinity College
Lafayette, LA
11-2023

High School Diploma -

Rayne High School
Rayne, LA
05-2019

Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy

Remington College
Lafayette, LA

Skills

  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Transporting patients
  • Safety Precautions
  • Basic Life Support
  • CPR (2 years)
  • Cna certified
  • problem solving, patience, time management, ability to work under pressure
  • patient care
  • Vital signs
  • communication
  • Fast Learner
  • Phlebotomy procedures
  • Venipuncture
  • specimen collections
  • blood samples

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

DTN staffing
03.2024 - 07.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rayne Guest Home
11.2023 - 03.2024

Caregiver

Southern Comfort
08.2021 - 09.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

Infinity College

High School Diploma -

Rayne High School

Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy

Remington College
Valerie Gordon