Vernita Hughes
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Diligent CNA with background in providing compassionate patient care and assistance with daily activities. Successfully supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional communication and patient management skills, ensuring comfort and well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Aide/CNA
Acuity Staffing
Chattanooga, TN
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Documented resident progress and changes, ensuring accurate records for care plans.
- Observed for any signs of physical or mental health decline in residents; promptly reported concerns to appropriate personnel for evaluation and intervention if needed.
- Provided daily support to residents, ensuring safety and comfort in living environments.
- Monitored resident activities and behaviors, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of resident interactions, contributing to continuity of care.
Caregiver
Mrs. Mary Adams
Chattanooga, TN
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided compassionate care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, mobility, and medication management effectivness
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, mobility, and medication management effectively.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
Caregiver
Mrs. JoAnne Bayliss
Chattanooga, TN
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
Caregiver
Miss Ann Leverett
Chattanooga, TN
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with families to communicate progress and address concerns regarding care plans.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Residential Aide
Acuity Staffing
Chattanooga, TN
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Improved residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to address resident needs effectively.
- Developed positive rapport with residents by demonstrating genuine empathy, respect, and understanding; created a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged open communication.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Education
No Degree -
NHC Healthcare Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN12.2024
No Degree -
Dotty Voltz & Associates
Chattanooga, TN05.2001
High School Diploma -
Brainerd Senior High School
Chattanooga, TN08.1979
Skills
- Patient care
- Safety awareness
- Professional boundaries
- Emotional support
- Motivational techniques
- Nutrition
- Disability support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- Infection control
- ADL support
- Mobility assistance
- Mental health care
- Fall prevention
- Range of motion exercises
- Ambulation support
- Toileting assistance
- Positioning management
- Transfers
- Meal assistance
- Healthcare reporting
- Memory care
- Behavior documentation
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Recording vital signs
- CNA certification
- Patient-focused care
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Calm under stress
- Supporting personal needs
- Catheter care
- Patient observation
- Patient assessments
- Client documentation
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Alzheimer's care
- Special needs care
Timeline
Caregiver
Mrs. Mary Adams
06.2024 - 10.2024
Residential Aide/CNA
Acuity Staffing
01.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Mrs. JoAnne Bayliss
10.2022 - 12.2023
Caregiver
Miss Ann Leverett
07.2022 - 12.2022
Residential Aide
Acuity Staffing
10.2021 - 08.2022
No Degree -
NHC Healthcare Chattanooga
No Degree -
Dotty Voltz & Associates
High School Diploma -
Brainerd Senior High School