Vanessa McWhorter
Lithia Springs,GA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 6 years of combined healthcare experience in pediatric private duty care, newborn hearing screening, urgent care, and medical assisting. Currently pursuing a nursing degree while providing high-quality patient-centered care. Skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs, documentation, family education, infection control, and assisting healthcare teams in fast-paced clinical environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Pediatric Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Duty Caregiver
01.2023 - Current
- Provide one-on-one care for pediatric patients in the home setting.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
- Monitor and document vital signs and changes in patient condition.
- Support families by following individualized care plans.
- Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient.
- Experience: 3 Years
- Skills: Pediatric Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Observation, Family Communication, Infection Control, Documentation, Compassionate Care, Time Management, Safety Awareness
Newborn Hearing Screening Technician
Hospital-Based Hearing Screening Program
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Conduct newborn hearing screenings prior to hospital discharge.
- Educate parents regarding hearing screening procedures and results.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with hospital and state hearing screening protocols.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians regarding patient outcomes.
- Experience: 2 Years
- Skills: Newborn Care, Hearing Screening Equipment, Patient Documentation, Parent Education, Medical Record Management, HIPAA Compliance, Data Entry, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration
Certified Medical Assistant
Piedmont Urgent Care
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted providers with patient examinations and treatments.
- Obtained and documented patient histories and vital signs.
- Performed specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
- Prepared examination rooms and maintained clinical supplies.
- Educated patients regarding treatments and follow-up care.
- Experience: 1 Year
- Skills: Clinical Procedures, Vital Signs, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Patient Intake, Phlebotomy, Laboratory Support, Infection Prevention, Medical Terminology, Patient Education, Multitasking
Medical Assistant Intern
Kids Start Pediatric Clinic
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted pediatric healthcare providers with patient care activities.
- Recorded patient information and vital signs.
- Prepared exam rooms and maintained clinical equipment.
- Supported front office and clinical operations.
- Assisted with patient flow and appointment preparation.
- Experience: Internship
- Skills: Pediatric Care, Vital Signs, Medical Documentation, Patient Communication, Clinical Support, Organization, Teamwork, Infection Control
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
South College
01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Cobb Medical Institute
01.2026
Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
Fortis College
01.2020
Skills
- Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- Time Management
- Patient Documentation
- Medical Record Management
- Data Entry
- Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Vital Signs
- Patient Intake
- Patient Communication
- Organization
- Teamwork
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 2026-01-01
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), 2020-01-01
- CPR/BLS Certified, if applicable
Optimized For
- CNA
- Pediatric private duty
- Hospital
- Nursing student
- Patient care technician positions
Personal Information
Title: CNA, CMA
Timeline
Private Duty Pediatric Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Duty Caregiver
01.2023 - Current
Newborn Hearing Screening Technician
Hospital-Based Hearing Screening Program
01.2022 - 01.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Piedmont Urgent Care
01.2020 - 01.2021
Medical Assistant Intern
Kids Start Pediatric Clinic
01.2020 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Cobb Medical Institute
Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
Fortis College
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
South College