Vanessa Hamilton
Philadelphia
Summary
Developed essential skills in healthcare environment, including patient care, communication, and teamwork. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can be applied effectively. Aiming to leverage these abilities to contribute meaningfully in dynamic and supportive workplace.
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients, and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Hearth at Drexel Memory Care and Assisted Living Facility
Philadelphia, PA
10.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and medication administration, enhancing care quality.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols, fostering teamwork.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health records, increasing efficiency and accuracy of patient information.
Caregiver
Maxim Healthcare
Philadelphia, PA
04.2023 - 12.2025
- Meal Preparation
- Medication reminder
- Assist with personal grooming
- Ambulatory assistance
- Engage client in leisure time activities
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, enhancing patient dignity and well-being.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Inglis House
Philadelphia, PA
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Vital Signs
- Showers
- ADLs
- Answering call lights
- Charting
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Implemented infection control procedures, enhancing overall patient safety standards.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Education
Training School - Certified Nurse Assistant
K&E Medical Training Center
Florida07.2023
Training Center - Home Health Aide
Dorson Vocational Institute
East Orange, NJ02.2022
University (Short Course Program) - Phlebotomy
Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville05.2018
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- CPR certified
- Meal Preparation
- Medical terminology
- Care plans
- Home health
- Time management
- Compassion and empathy
- Basic life support
- Compassionate communication
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Certified Home Health Aide
- CPR Certification
- CNA
Languages
English
Timeline
CNA
Hearth at Drexel Memory Care and Assisted Living Facility
10.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Inglis House
03.2024 - 06.2024
Caregiver
Maxim Healthcare
04.2023 - 12.2025
Training Center - Home Health Aide
Dorson Vocational Institute
University (Short Course Program) - Phlebotomy
Northern Caribbean University
Training School - Certified Nurse Assistant
K&E Medical Training Center