ALICIA HERBERT-DEAN

** ******* ******, * *******, N Y 12401 (H) 845-***-**** (C) 845-***-**** a aca9cr@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful

situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.

Efficient and reliable CNA with number years experience in a hospital setting. Assisted with technical

nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident records. Interested in a

full-time role as a nursing assistant in a top-notch healthcare facility.

i also have a few years experience as a certified dialysis tech.

i would love to continue using my dialysis skills in your wonderful facility as well.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certified Compassionate caregiver

Patient-focused care Efficient and reliable team player

Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge Adaptable

Companionship and emotional support

Work History

dialysis water room tech 11/2010 to Current

kingston hospital – K ingston, NY

.took care of monitoring water levels @ a dialysis center,and bicarb making.

.cleaned and processed artificial kidney's for dialysis patients.

certified dialysis tech 11/2010 to Current

kingston hospital dialysis center – K ingston, NY

i also place patients on dialysis machines and take them off.

sct 11/2010 to Current

kingston hospital – K ingston, NY

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Changed sterile dressings.

Provided pre- and post-operative care.

Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.

Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.

Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.

Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.

Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.

Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating

special medical equipment and apparatus.

Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood

draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.

Answered patient calls for care and feeding.

Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular

dystrophy.

Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.

Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.

Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by

providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin

breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.

Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails,

pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.

Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance

improvement activities.

Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.

Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.

clerk 11/2010 to Current

kingston hospital – kingston, ny

i answered phones

placed calls into md's

started charts

keeped records

made appointments for patients

cna 01/2004 to 08/2008

frosty's new england temps inc. – M illerton, NY

Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by

providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin

breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.

Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails,

pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.

Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.

Provided a comforting and soothing environment.

Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated

measurements.

Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.

Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.

Answered patient calls for care and feeding.

Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating

special medical equipment and apparatus.

Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.

Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.

Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.

Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.

Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.

Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.

cna 11/2002 to 02/2007

catskill regional medical center – Harris, NY

i greeted patient and assited them to there seat. then took there vitals and got them comfortable

before the nurse visited them. i made sure all the supplies were up to date and available. i was the

pharmacy runner for chemotherapy drugs. i also ordered patient medications and atteneded to patient

needs while patients received treatment.

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.

Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Changed sterile dressings.

cna 01/2002 to 04/2002

acheive rehab and nursing facility – Liberty, NY

Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by

providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin

breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.

Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance

improvement activities.

cna 02/1995 to 03/1995

horton hospital – M iddletown, NY

Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.

Provided pre- and post-operative care.

Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

cna 01/1994 to 09/1997

park manor nursing facility – M iddletown, NY

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.

Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.

Provided pre- and post-operative care.

Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.

Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.

Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.

Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.

Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.

Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.

Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.

Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information

in patient records and charts.

Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.

Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated

measurements.

Provided a comforting and soothing environment.

Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.

Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails,

pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.

Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.

Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance

improvement activities.

E ducation

High School Diploma: general 1994

liberty central high school - liberty, ny

Certifications

Licensed/Certified Home Health Aide

First Aid Certification

Certified Nurses Aide

Heart Saver/AED Certification

BCLS Certification

certified dialysis tech

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