Victoria Cephas
Hurlock,MD
Summary
Dedicated Geriatric Nursing Assistant at Autumn Lake Healthcare, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient independence and comfort through effective ADL management and problem-solving. Recognized for meticulous medical record documentation and fostering a supportive environment for elderly residents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Anne Arundel Oncology
06.2025 - Current
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Autumn Lake Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Promptly reported any changes in patient condition or behavior observed during shift hours.
- Monitored vital signs and other health parameters for geriatric patients.
- Assisted patients with transportation and mobility needs such as moving between wheelchairs and beds
- Assisted with ADL's such as feeding, toileting and ambulation.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Caroline Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as feeding, toileting and ambulation.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Monitored vital signs and other health parameters for geriatric patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assessed, monitored, and recorded patient vital signs.
Travel CNA
LemaDawn
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
- Provided high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations, adapting to the unique needs of each assignment.
Patient Care Technician
University Of Maryland Medical System
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided ADL's to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Answered patient call signals
- Assisted with patient transfers
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Bristol Of Tampa
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any concerning changes to nurses
- Referenced patient care plan to feed, bathe, dress, take vital signs and promote other individualized care while maintaining patient comfort and dignity.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant/ GNA
Chesapeake College
05-2014
High School Diploma -
North Dorchester High School
05-2009
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care assistance
- Patient transfer assistance
- Specimen collection
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
- ADL management
- Compassionate care
- Medical record documentation
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Catheter care
- Decision-making
- Patient observation
Certification
- CNA-Geriatric Nursing Assistant 05/06/2014
Education and Training
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Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Anne Arundel Oncology
06.2025 - Current
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Autumn Lake Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
Travel CNA
LemaDawn
06.2020 - 07.2021
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Caroline Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2020 - 08.2021
Patient Care Technician
University Of Maryland Medical System
04.2019 - 11.2019
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Bristol Of Tampa
05.2015 - 01.2019
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant/ GNA
Chesapeake College
High School Diploma -
North Dorchester High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
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