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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Allen, TX
06.2021 - Current
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Cares for over 15 residents every day.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery
CNA
CareLinx
Richardson, TX
06.2014 - 09.2022
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
CNA
Legacy willow Bend retirement Community.
Plano, Texas
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.