Vivian Boone
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Compassionate Health Care
07.2011 - Current
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
CareLinx
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Best Of Friends
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
C.N.A
Chesapeake Medical Staffing Agency
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Healthcare Staffing
02.2012 - 04.2013
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trustworthy Staffing Solutions
02.2010 - 07.2012
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Loving Care Home Health
04.2008 - 04.2010
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Assitance Living
02.2002 - 03.2004
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
GED -
High School Diploma -
Western Senior High School
Baltimore, MD06.1977
Skills
- End of life care
- Documenting behaviors
- Universal Precautions
- Heartsaver First Aid
- Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
- Specimen Collection
- Medication Administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Home Health Aide
- Basic Life Support
- Recording vital signs
- Outpatient Care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Injury Prevention
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
CareLinx
02.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Best Of Friends
09.2021 - 02.2022
C.N.A
Chesapeake Medical Staffing Agency
06.2013 - 08.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Healthcare Staffing
02.2012 - 04.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Compassionate Health Care
07.2011 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trustworthy Staffing Solutions
02.2010 - 07.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Loving Care Home Health
04.2008 - 04.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Assitance Living
02.2002 - 03.2004
GED -
High School Diploma -
Western Senior High School
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