Bonita Carson

A highly efficient and dedicated professional, I possess over 25 years of experience as a certified nursing assistant and i have been working as a Behavior Health Associate within rehabilitation settings. I have just received my certificate in Peer Recovery Specialist. My expertise lies in providing comprehensive patient care and supporting therapeutic interventions.

I have a proven track record of collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to implement rehabilitation goals, consistently achieving optimal patient outcomes. My skills encompass vital sign monitoring, meticulous patient observation, and accurate electronic medical record documentation. I am deeply committed to enhancing patient safety and comfort within rehabilitation environments.

Willing to relocate to: Wythe County, VA

Behavior health technician - Life center of galax Hillsville - Hillsville, VA

(2025-01)

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

CNA - Actikare - Wytheville, VA

(2024-07 - 2025-01)

Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and transportation to medical appointments. Perform light household duties.

Restorative Aide/CNA - Carrington Place of Wytheville - Wytheville, VA

(2023-03 - 2024-06)

As a rehabilitation technician and restorative aide, I provided comprehensive support to physical, occupational, and speech therapists, assisting with a wide range of therapeutic interventions including ambulation, active and passive range of motion exercises, feeding assistance, and positional changes. My responsibilities also encompassed transporting residents to and from the therapy gym and preparing the treatment area.

• Collaborated with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists to implement therapy goals for patients' rehabilitation journeys

Restorative Aide/CNA - Highland Ridge Rehab Center - Dublin, VA

(2022-10 - 2023-03)

I work as a rehabilitation technician and restorative aid. I assisted the physical, occupational, and speech therapists with various treatment orders. My duties included assisting with ambulation, active and passive range of motion exercises, feeding, and positioning residents. I was also responsible for transporting residents to and from the gym and preparing the therapy area.

CNA Lead - ATC Healthcare Services, Inc. - Richmond, VA

(2012-07 - 2021-02)

I supervise CNA staff, communicate with hospital team leads to effectively place CNAs as needed, assist nursing staff with patient care, and measure and record patient vital signs. I assist hospital staff with various tasks, manage staff lunch breaks, and observe patients for safety precautions. I prepare rooms for psychiatric patients and provide one-on-one observation.

Certified Nursing Assistant - The Crossings at Iron Bridge - Chester, VA

(2017-05 - 2019-01)

Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding and bathing, collaborating with the nursing team to ensure optimal patient care. Accurately measured and recorded patient vital signs and weights, and meticulously documented patient progress via electronic charting.

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursefinders - Midlothian, VA

(2011-08 - 2012-07)

Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), encompassing feeding, bathing, tracheostomy care, and feeding tube maintenance, across diverse healthcare settings including rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and children's hospitals, as well as one-on-one observation. Furthermore, patient transportation to medical appointments was facilitated, along with the accurate measurement and documentation of vital signs.

Certificate - Peer Recovery specialist - Abingdon highland (2025-11 - 2026-02)

Certificate - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2000-11)

Diploma - RICHLANDS HIGHSCHOOL (1999-06)