Evelyn Eva King
Columbia
Summary
Compassionate CNA with expertise in vital signs monitoring, patient care documentation, and emotional support. Committed to enhancing patient wellbeing through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Oakview Nursing and Rehab
Silver Spring
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Communicated effectively with residents to understand their needs.
- Collaborated with nursing team to implement care plans for residents.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Elementry School
Freetown Teachers College
Sierra Leone 05-1994
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care documentation
- Medication administration
- Care plan implementation
- Emotional support provision
- Customer service
- Conflict management
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Problem resolution
- Team communication
Certification
- CNA LICENSE
- CERTIFIED MEDICATION TECHNICIAN
- FIRST AID & CPR CERTIFICATION
Timeline
CNA
Oakview Nursing and Rehab
12.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Elementry School
Freetown Teachers College