Foodie Trudie

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant and experienced live-in caregiver with a strong history of providing safe, dignified, and patient-centered care across home health, assisted living, and long-term care settings. Trusted by families for reliability, empathy, and professionalism. Skilled in activities of daily living, medication assistance, vital signs monitoring, and maintaining clean, healthy living environments that support patient comfort and independence.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at La Casa Via (2025-01 – Present)

• Provide hands-on patient care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility assistance
• Monitor vital signs and report changes in condition promptly
• Maintain clean, safe environments following infection control and safety standards
• Support residents with transfers and transport using proper safety techniques

Caregiver at Institute on Aging (2023-09 – 2025-01)

• Assist elderly clients with daily living activities while promoting dignity and independence
• Administer medications according to care plans and document services accurately
• Prepare meals based on dietary needs and provide feeding assistance as required
• Build strong, trusting relationships with clients and families
• Observe and report physical, emotional, and behavioral changes

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at FirstLight Home Care (2022-12 – 2023-10)

• Delivered one-on-one in-home care focused on patient safety, comfort, and emotional well-being
• Assisted with personal hygiene, mobility, meal preparation, and companionship
• Followed individualized care plans to support positive health outcomes
• Earned trust through consistent, reliable, and compassionate care

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Quality Elderly Care (2020-01 – 2021-01)

• Preserved patient dignity during bathing, feeding, toileting, and bedpan care
• Documented patient conditions and progress using electronic medical records
• Monitored vital signs and supported daily care routines

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Diamond Ridge (2016-01 – 2019-01)

• Implemented care plans in compliance with state and facility regulations
• Assisted patients with showers, dressing, meals, and mobility
• Collaborated with nursing staff to meet patient care goals
• Maintained confidentiality of patient records and care plans

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation (2015-01 – 2015-12)

• Assisted residents with bed baths, dressing, feeding, and linen changes
• Safely transported patients throughout the facility
• Responded promptly to patient emergencies and reported vital sign changes

Receptionist Volunteer at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Nursing – Advanced Medical School of Nursing

LVN Certificate in Nursing – Advanced Medical School of Nursing

Medical Assistant Diploma in Medical Assistance – Carrington College