Vestanique Span
Jacksonville
Summary
Dedicated and professionally trained Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a strong background in delivering high-quality, culturally competent care to diverse patients. Experienced in nursing home and hospice environments, showcasing exceptional clinical abilities and interpersonal skills. I am committed to fostering a compassionate and supportive atmosphere for patients while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. I'm eager to contribute my expertise and dedication to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant, Hospice Aide
Community Hospice and Palliative Care
Jacksonville, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care in accordance with individualized care plans.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients.
- Trained new aides on best practices in hospice care, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Educated patients and families on hospice services and resources available.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient-centered care approaches.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Healthcare Solutions
Tampa, FL
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ATC Staffing
Jacksonville, FL
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Provided compassionate care, fostering positive patient relationships and trust.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care of Orange Park
Orange Park, FL
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Monitor vital signs such as blood pressures and pulse.
- Responding appropriately to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, feeding and eliminations.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bedsores, and surgical wound sites.
- Followed a safe lifting technique and individual resident lifting instructions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Underhill Staffing
Jacksonville, FL
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Accompany clients as they enjoy their meals.
- Performed light housekeeping such as dish washing, sweeping, and laundry.
- Escorted clients to appointments if needed
- Prepared meals for clients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakleaf High School
Orange Park, FL05-2016
Skills
- Admitting support
- Basic life support
- Compassionate
- HIPAA compliant
- Reliable and committed team player
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Quick problem solver
- Supporting personal needs
- End-of-life care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Electronic charting fluency
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant License State of Florida: May 31, 2019
- BLS/CPR Certification American Heart Association: April 23, 2018
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant, Hospice Aide
Community Hospice and Palliative Care
09.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Healthcare Solutions
10.2020 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
ATC Staffing
10.2017 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care of Orange Park
04.2017 - 10.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Underhill Staffing
06.2016 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Oakleaf High School