Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric and patient healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with excellent communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Collaborate with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Complete Care
07.2024 - Current
Under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, the CNA shall assume responsibility for participating in the delivery of direct/indirect care to residents as assigned and report all observations/changes in resident's condition to the licensed nursing staff
The following is summary of the functions of this individual's job
He/She may perform other duties as assigned, which are not listed below; and specific functions may change from time to time
This individual may be required to float throughout the facility at anytime per the request of the Nursing Supervisor
Adhere to WCAS and Nursing Department policies and procedures
Maintain resident rights, including right to privacy
Treat residents with respect both physically and emotionally
Sensitive to residents emotional, social and spiritual needs
Perform data gathering activities necessary for resident care
Take vital signs and reports to appropriate nurse
Listens to shift report and seeks clarification as needed
Answers resident call bells to determine the resident's needs and responds accordingly or reports need to appropriate nurse
Provides personal hygiene and comfort measures to residents as directed by the licensed nurse
Provides AM/PM care according to skincare protocols
Provides oral hygiene and hair/nail care as needed
Changes linens as needed
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Direct Support Staff
Family & Children's Services
02.2021 - Current
Created a comfortable and safe stay for victims and children while at the DVSH
Responded to requests for entry into the DVSH; these request occur from the 24 hour domestic violence hot line and the Lethality Line
Assessed clients for appropriateness of placement and ensure safe placement of family in danger
Collaborated with other case managers who work within the DVSH program, respond to the needs of victims who contact SCS through 24 hour hotline
Maintained informational packets and other resources regarding domestic violence.
Educated victims regarding issues related to domestic violence.
Referred and transferred the victims to the appropriate DVSH staff for individual or group therapeutic services
Assisted with the upkeep of the DVSH; maintained common areas and work alongside victims to keep the DVSH comfortable and clean
Ensured safety, keeping observance of the camera system and responding to the call in phone to check in with victims who are in the community
Participated in ongoing Outreach activities within the DV program
Participated in scheduled supervisory sessions with the DVSH Program Manager to provide feedback regarding direct services, program and other issues which may impact the program
Other duties as assigned
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Project Re-Direct
09.2015 - 01.2017
Assisted with information gathering for Personal Outcome Measures and other assessments
Assisted people with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and inspection control procedures while educating people about maintaining their homes
Maintained and expanded skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services
Obtained and maintained all required certifications and trainings and applies the information to support people served
Maintained open communication and cooperative work effort with Lead DSP and other staff to ensure quality and continuity of support to people served
Assisted with Vision and Core Values while empowering each person to direct their own life choices
Reported and/or documented routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, accident reports, outcome data sheets, etc
In a concise, understandable, and legible manner
Assisted people with spending choices ensured that people exercised their rights and that rights are not restricted without due process, ensured people are treated with dignity and respect
Caregiver
Home Health Aid Center
09.2013 - 06.2015
Enabled patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition; providing support and personal services; teaching families
Monitored patients condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise
Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Demonstrated techniques that would improve patients use of cane and walker.
Provided training to family members by teaching them appropriate ways to lift, turn and reposition patient; Advised family on nutrition and meal preparation.
Provided safe mobility support when transporting clients in public and private spaces.
Child Care Technician
Tiny Tots Day Care
03.2011 - 08.2013
Introduced babies and toddlers to basic concepts, such as manners, by reading to them and playing with them
Supervise and monitor the safety of children in their care
Prepare meals and organize mealtimes and snacks for children
Help children keep good hygiene
Change the diapers of infants and toddlers
Organize activities or implement a curriculum that allow children to learn about the world and explore interests
Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
Office Manager
Regency Square Apartments
06.2010 - 02.2011
Supports company operations by maintaining office systems and supervising staff
Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; preparing payroll; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions
Provides historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records
Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement
Designs and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments
Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
Store Clerk
Walmart
06.2008 - 06.2009
Execute clerical functions in retail stores
Assist and support the retail manager in ensuring the smooth running of the store
Greet customers courteously and sell merchandise to them
Prepare, total, and verify billings and collect correct payments from customers
Verify and reconcile customers' bills with the merchandise they bought
Maintain, manage, and organize merchandise on the shelves and racks in the store
Help customers find the item they desire to purchase on the shelves
Maintain and manage records of merchandise inventories in the store
Supervise retail clerical functions and activities in the store
Maintaining the outlook of the store
This implies cleaning, arranging, and when necessary stocking the shelves
Reports to the manager when difficulties arises
Skills
Customer Relations
Safety plans
Substance Abuse Counseling
Risk Assessment Planning
Behavioral health
Senior Support Services
Vital Signs Monitoring
Client Intake
Supervising experience
Certification
CPR/First Aid, 10/01/24 to Present
Driver's License
Certified Case Manager
Counseling Certification
Certified Property Manager
CRC
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Maryland
Timeline
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Complete Care
07.2024 - Current
Direct Support Staff
Family & Children's Services
02.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Project Re-Direct
09.2015 - 01.2017
Caregiver
Home Health Aid Center
09.2013 - 06.2015
Child Care Technician
Tiny Tots Day Care
03.2011 - 08.2013
Office Manager
Regency Square Apartments
06.2010 - 02.2011
Store Clerk
Walmart
06.2008 - 06.2009
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