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.
