Virginia [Jenny] Terrell
Guttenberg
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with several years of experience and compassionate caregiving, honed at River Living Assisted Living. Excelled in delivering high-quality personal care, enhancing tenant wellbeing, and fostering positive relationships. Achieved significant improvements in tenant satisfaction through innovative care strategies and effective communication. A reliable team player committed to ethical healthcare practices and patient privacy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Committed to making meaningful contributions to the tenants and the staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
River Living Center
05.2021 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tower Living Assisted Living
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services in assisted living such as grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure tenants dignity and meet their needs.
- Assisted tenants with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor tenants'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with tenants.
- Performed accurate documentation of tenant information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in tenants through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Served as an advocate for each tenants's needs during shift handoffs or conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver quality care.
- Participated in fun group activities with tenants to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards tenant satisfaction by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Oversaw, maintained and cleaned tenants' rooms and group living areas to maintain hygiene standards
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among tenants and staff.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Documented tenants conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Advocated for tenant rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Increased tenants engagement by organizing implementing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Administered medication contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Cooked homemade quality, meals at mealtimes, for their health and satisfaction.
Education
Certified Nursing Aide
NorthEastern Iowa Community College
Peosta05-2019
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate caregiver
- Adaptable
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient relationship building
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- General housekeeping
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Helping with medication
Certification
certificate is current for Elderly Abuse
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
River Living Center
05.2021 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tower Living Assisted Living
12.2020 - 04.2021
certificate is current for Elderly Abuse
Certified Nursing Aide
NorthEastern Iowa Community College
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