Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Direct Care in Group Homes
HOME HEALTH AIDE
References
Timeline
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Wanda Wilson

Dedicated reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with over 30 years experience caring for the elderly, vulnerable adults physically challenged and memory impaired residents. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs, environmental conditions, team oriented with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written sound clinical judgement, friendly and compassionate with interpersonal communication.

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with personalized, extensive experience in vital signs monitoring and effective patient communication. Proven track record of enhancing patient independence and well-being through collaboration and problem-solving. Dedicated to delivering high-quality care with a focus on detail in all patient interactions.

Overview

35
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Alpine Healthcare & Rehab
Keene, New Hampshire

CNA
06.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene to promote independence.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Monitored vital signs; reported health status changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance patient well-being.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas for optimal safety.
  • Documented patient information accurately in medical records, ensuring compliance.
  • Facilitated mobility and rehabilitation exercises to improve patient outcomes.
  • Communicated effectively with healthcare team members regarding patient needs and updates.
  • Assisted with transferring patients between beds, wheelchairs, and gurneys as necessary.

Prime Time Healthcare
Elkhorn, Nebraska

Certified Nursing Assistant
11.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted in the preparation of medical equipment for procedures and treatments.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.

Clipboard ConnectRN Shift key Shift Med IntelyCare
World-Wide

Certified Nursing Assistant-Independent Contractor
11.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Facilitated patient mobility exercises to promote physical health and independence.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure effective implementation of care plans.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene requirements.
  • Communicated observations to nursing staff for timely adjustments in care.
  • Prepared medical equipment for various procedures and treatments.
  • Responded promptly to call lights, addressing patient needs efficiently.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms or changes to charge nurse for immediate attention.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics to turn and reposition residents, preventing pressure ulcers.

Rose Haven Nursing Center
Litchfield, Connecticut

Certified Nursing Assistant
09.2005 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
  • Monitored and documented vital signs for patient care records.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans effectively.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.

Bloomfield Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Bloomfield, Connecticut

Certified Trainer
05.1990 - 01.1992

Job overview

  • Monitored and documented vital signs for patient care records.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans effectively.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

Education

MXCC
Middletown, CT

Associate of Arts from Human Services
01-2010

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Associate of Arts from Business Law
09-2002

The University of South
Connecticut

Associate of Arts from Theology
05-2000

Greater Hartford Community College
Hartford, CT

Associate of Arts from Nursing
01-1978

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Basic life support
  • Compassionate communication
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication assistance
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Critical thinking
  • Wound care
  • Vital sign recording
  • Condition monitoring
  • Intake recording
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Direct patient care
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Phlebotomy procedures
  • Toileting assistance

Affiliations

  • Traveler car shows, Engagements in the World, Meditation, Community Activist

Certification

  • Basic & Advance Cardio Life Support (BLD, ACLS, PALS, CPR)
  • DEMENTIA 8 HOURS
  • Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
  • Elder Abuse, The Elder Justice Act

Direct Care in Group Homes

  • Direct Care Mental & Physical Challenged Young Adults

HOME HEALTH AIDE

Work in the comfort of clients homes   

  • Activities of Daily Living basic skills
  • Bathing grooming mouth care
  • Preparing meals Errands Doctor visits

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CNA

Alpine Healthcare & Rehab
06.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Prime Time Healthcare
11.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant-Independent Contractor

Clipboard ConnectRN Shift key Shift Med IntelyCare
11.2019 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rose Haven Nursing Center
09.2005 - 01.2019

Certified Trainer

Bloomfield Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
05.1990 - 01.1992

MXCC

Associate of Arts from Human Services

Marist College

Associate of Arts from Business Law

The University of South

Associate of Arts from Theology

Greater Hartford Community College

Associate of Arts from Nursing
Wanda WilsonDedicated reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with over 30 years experience caring for the elderly, vulnerable adults physically challenged and memory impaired residents. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs, environmental conditions, team oriented with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written sound clinical judgement, friendly and compassionate with interpersonal communication.
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