Samantha Binns

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with over nine years of experience providing comprehensive care in diverse environments, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and veterans' homes. Expert in managing complex patient needs through safe mobility assistance and the precise monitoring of clinical vitals to support interdisciplinary care plans. Highly versatile professional holding multiple certifications in Phlebotomy and EKG who is focused on delivering compassionate support that honors patient dignity and fosters independence.

Certified Nursing Assistant - New York State Veterans Home - Saint Albans, New York

(2025-05)

• Executed safe transfers and ambulation for veteran residents by utilizing proper body mechanics and assistive devices, which prevented musculoskeletal injuries and directly advanced individualized rehabilitation goals.
• Monitored and documented vital signs and intake/output levels to provide the nursing staff with real-time clinical data, ensuring immediate medical intervention and maintaining high standards of patient safety.
• Maintained strict infection control protocols and sanitized patient environments to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections, resulting in a safer clinical setting for high-risk populations.
• Prioritized patient needs and call signals within a high-volume, fast-paced environment to deliver restorative care, which significantly enhanced patient independence and improved daily quality of life.
• Performed 12-lead EKGs and collected blood specimens through venipuncture and capillary puncture in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Assessed immediate physical and emotional needs by responding rapidly to patient call signals, providing timely assistance that ensured patients felt supported and secure throughout their recovery process.

Certified Nursing Assistant - Northwell Health Hospital - Manhasset, New York

(2021-10 - 2025-04)

• Performed 12-lead EKGs and collected blood specimens through venipuncture and capillary puncture in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Assessed immediate physical and emotional needs by responding rapidly to patient call signals, providing timely assistance that ensured patients felt supported and secure throughout their recovery process.
• Documented detailed observations of patient behavior and physical symptoms to facilitate early medical detection, allowing the interdisciplinary team to initiate prompt and effective clinical interventions.
• Tracked nutritional and fluid intake alongside urinary and fecal output to identify physiological changes, alerting medical staff to potential complications before they escalated into critical issues.
• Delivered comprehensive assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including mobility and hygiene, which maintained patient comfort and fostered a positive environment for rehabilitative success.

Certified Nursing Assistant - North Shore Tower - Floral Park, New York

(2019-07 - 2025-02)

• Administered dedicated support for all daily living activities in a private residential setting, ensuring consistent client comfort and the maintenance of high safety standards within the home.
• Implemented specialized engagement strategies for individuals with dementia and developmental disabilities to promote cognitive activity, resulting in improved daily functioning and sustained independence.
• Communicated health status changes and potential concerns to healthcare professionals immediately, ensuring medical issues were addressed proactively to preserve the client's long-term well-being.
• Managed meal preparation, medication reminders, and essential household tasks while building trusting relationships with family members, which enhanced the overall quality and continuity of care.
• Private Caregiver

Certified Nursing Assistant - Margaret Tiez Rehabilitation Center - Jamaica, New York

(2017-04 - 2019-10)

• Facilitated safe patient transfers and mobility using specialized assistive equipment, allowing residents to participate in therapy sessions while maintaining total physical security.
• Performed sensitive personal care duties, such as bedpan management and hygiene support, with a focus on specialized techniques that minimized discomfort and preserved patient dignity.
• Updated healthcare teams through the maintenance of thorough clinical records and real-time status reports, enabling the accurate flow of information necessary for adjusting patient-centered care plans.
• Encouraged resident participation in personal care decisions to promote individuality, which increased patient satisfaction and ensured that care was delivered with respect for personal preferences.

Certificate - EKG And Phlebotomy - New York Medical Training Center

Certificate - Nursing Assistant - New York Medical Training Center

Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding - Allen School of Health Science