CNA - Highlands Health & Rehabilitation Center - Memphis, TN
(2024-06)
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant - Lrs Healthcare - Dallas, TX
(2021-05 - 2024-08)
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
CNA - Methodist Medical Center - Memphis, TN
(2018-04 - 2023-03)
Work med surge, emergency room, cancer floor, nicu, unit
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
