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Valesia Harris

Syracuse

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.

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary medical teams. Proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety through dedication and empathetic care.

Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Loretto Health & Rehabilitation
Syracuse
12.2022 - 07.2025
  • Provided compassionate care to residents in daily living activities.
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and documentation tasks.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
  • Supported mobility by assisting residents with transfers and ambulation.
  • Responded promptly to resident needs, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Van Duyn Home and Hospital
Syracuse
11.2021 - 11.2022

Patient care, grooming, bed bath, showers, transferring patients from bed to chair, feedings

  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Documented patient care activities in electronic health records system.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to residents and families.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment in patient rooms and common areas.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care delivery.
  • Helped residents with mobility issues using assistive devices as needed.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.

Education

December 4 2020 - Certified Nurse’s Assistant

Van Duyn
04.2021 - 08.2023

Bridge Acedemy
Springfield , MA

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Electronic health records
  • Mobility assistance

Languages

English
Professional

Affiliations

Caring for people, horseback riding, fine dining. CNA and CPR certified

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Loretto Health & Rehabilitation
12.2022 - 07.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Van Duyn Home and Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022

December 4 2020 - Certified Nurse’s Assistant

Van Duyn
04.2021 - 08.2023

Bridge Acedemy