Vanessa Swanson

• Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
• Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
• Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
• Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

• Collaborated with fellow CNAs to develop efficient care routines that maximized productivity while maintaining a high standard of care in each facility visited during travels.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
• Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
• Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
• Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.

worked under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance to the patient / family care plan to collect patient information and provide direct patient care contributing to the achievement of patient/family outcomes.

As a member of the direct care team, the CNA is responsible and accountable for the complete and accurate collection and recording of data, completion of routine and delegated direct patient care activities and communicating and collaborating with the RN/LPN to prioritize the workload. The CNA helps to support and maintain a clean, safe work environment.