Layla Watson
Certified Nursing Assistant
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About
Versatile Certified Nursing Assistant with 4 years of experience in patient care and acute care settings. Proven skills in patient assessment and home health, complemented by certifications in CPR and Basic Life Support. Demonstrated ability to ensure safety and security as a Security Officer, enhancing patient and facility well-being. Committed to delivering compassionate care and improving patient outcomes in healthcare environments. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Experience
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant at Alden Princeton Rehabilitation Center (2026-02 – Present)
- Delivered hands-on personal care for residents, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming, while following individualized care plans and maintaining dignity, comfort, and privacy at all times.
- Assisted with safe resident mobility by transferring, repositioning, and ambulating patients using proper body mechanics and facility-approved techniques to reduce fall risk and prevent skin breakdown.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, intake and output, and changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to licensed nursing staff to support timely interventions and continuity of care.
- Supported residents during meals by assisting with feeding, encouraging adequate nutrition and hydration, and adhering to any prescribed dietary restrictions or swallowing precautions.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by changing linens, organizing resident rooms, and following infection control and standard precaution protocols to minimize risk of illness and promote overall wellbeing.
Security Officer at Allied Universal (2021-05 – 2024-11)
- Monitored facility access points and enforced perimeter security procedures, verifying identification, logging visitors, and maintaining a visible presence to deter unauthorized entry and support a safe environment.
- Conducted routine interior and exterior patrols, checking doors, windows, and restricted areas, documenting irregularities, and escalating safety or security concerns according to Allied Universal post orders.
- Operated CCTV and other surveillance equipment to observe high-traffic and sensitive areas, reviewing footage as needed and promptly reporting suspicious activity to supervisors or law enforcement when required.
- Responded to alarms, disturbances, and medical incidents, assessing situations quickly, providing basic support within training, and coordinating with emergency responders to protect staff, visitors, and property.
- Completed detailed incident and daily activity reports, recording observations, contacts, and actions taken, and communicated clearly with incoming shifts to ensure continuity of security coverage and procedures.
Education
Trade school in Nursing – the nirvana institute (2025-09 – 2025-10)
High school diploma – Bogan High School (2019-09 – 2021-06)
