Virginia Helwagen
Lenoir,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse Assistant
Maxim Healthcare agency -MAPLE LEAF HEALTHCARE CENTER
Manchester, NH
03.2020 - 07.2024
- Multiple travel assignments over four year span
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner and met all standards for accuracy.
- Provided direct care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols for critical incidents.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
CNA 1
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Floated in departments such as Cardiac ICU, Cancer Unit, Central ICU, ER, Med Surg, PCU, Telemetry unit, and Psych
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Novant Health
Bolivia, NC
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Southport Health and Rehabilitation
Southport, NC
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Server
Oliver's on the Cape Fear
Southport, NC
04.2015 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
CNA
Waccamaw Community Hosp- Inpatient Rehabilitation
Murrells Inlet, SC
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Education
Certification in Phlebotomy -
Professional Medical Training Center
SC01.2014
Certification in Microsoft Word -
Certification in Microsoft Excel -
Certified in Microsoft Powerpoint -
Certificate in Nurse Aide -
Brunswick Community College
NCRegistered Nurse - Nursing
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NCSkills
- Customer Service Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Lifting
- Electronic Charting
- Transporting patients
- Mobility Assistance
- Compassionate Care
- EMR Systems
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Geriatric Care
- Microsoft Office
Workauthorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician, 07/01/16, 07/01/18
- CNA, 02/01/16, 02/01/22, North Carolina
- CPR
- LNA, 12/01/20, 11/01/22, Vermont
- CNA, 02/01/20, 01/01/22, South Carolina
- LNA, Present
- LNA New Hampshire
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Travel Nurse Assistant
Maxim Healthcare agency -MAPLE LEAF HEALTHCARE CENTER
03.2020 - 07.2024
CNA 1
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 05.2020
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Novant Health
12.2018 - 06.2019
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Southport Health and Rehabilitation
11.2016 - 12.2018
Server
Oliver's on the Cape Fear
04.2015 - 09.2016
CNA
Waccamaw Community Hosp- Inpatient Rehabilitation
08.2013 - 01.2015
Certification in Phlebotomy -
Professional Medical Training Center
Certification in Microsoft Word -
Certification in Microsoft Excel -
Certified in Microsoft Powerpoint -
Certificate in Nurse Aide -
Brunswick Community College
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Western Piedmont Community College
- Phlebotomy Technician, 07/01/16, 07/01/18
- CNA, 02/01/16, 02/01/22, North Carolina
- CPR
- LNA, 12/01/20, 11/01/22, Vermont
- CNA, 02/01/20, 01/01/22, South Carolina
- LNA, Present
- LNA New Hampshire
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
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