Yvonne M Mullins
Williamsburg ,NM
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Paloma Springs Healthcare, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Known for compassionate support and effective communication, I enhanced patient satisfaction through individualized care plans and proactive safety measures, significantly reducing fall incidents while fostering a dignified environment for all patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Paloma Springs Healthcare
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and dignity.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained clean and organized patient areas, ensuring safety and hygiene standards.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Educated patients on health practices, enhancing understanding of care plans.
- Trained new staff on protocols, fostering a culture of teamwork and efficiency.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Mexico State Veterans Home
01.2016 - 04.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and dignity.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained clean and organized patient areas, ensuring safety and hygiene standards.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Educated patients on health practices, enhancing understanding of care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Trained new staff on protocols, fostering a culture of teamwork and efficiency.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
Education
High School Diploma - Certified Nursing Assistant
New Mexico State Veterans Home
Truth Or Consequences, NM11.2017
High School Diploma - Sales And Marketing
Southeastern High School
Richmondale, Ohio05.1985
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Ambulation assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Valid state driver's license
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Paloma Springs Healthcare
04.2024 - 10.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Mexico State Veterans Home
01.2016 - 04.2024
High School Diploma - Certified Nursing Assistant
New Mexico State Veterans Home
High School Diploma - Sales And Marketing
Southeastern High School