Nursing Assistant Certified

ADRIENNE SOUTHARD

Evanston, WY *****

307-***-**** - ad0rky@r.postjobfree.com - WWW: Bold Profile

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Patient-focused Job Title with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

SKILLS

Bed Making and Linen Changes

Compassionate Caregiver

Patient-Focused Care

Grooming and Bathing Assistance

Quick Problem Solver

Memory Improvement

Emotional and Social Support

Observing Responses

Responding to Emergencies

Efficient and Reliable Team Player

Light Housekeeping

Mobility Assistance Needs

Understanding

Quality Patient Care

Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Support

Medical Recordkeeping

Nursing Assistance

Promoting Healthy Habits

Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge

Bed Transfers

Bathing and Dressing

Electronic Recordkeeping

Activity Coordination

Trustworthy Companion

Family Communication

Range of Motion Exercises

Conducting Intakes

Diagnosing Failures

Intake Recording

Recording Vital Signs

Respiratory Equipment Training

Collecting Specimens

Feeding Assistance Expertise

Monitor Vitals

Admitting Support

ADLs Assistance

Output Monitoring and Reporting

Measuring Bodily Fluids

Documenting Behaviors

Consistent Follow Through

Supporting Personal Needs

Monitoring Fluids

Room Cleaning and Restocking

Inpatient Care

Observation Documentation

Oral Hygiene

Wheelchair Assistance

Restock Shelves

Infection Control Procedures

Symptom Documentation

Transporting Patients

Performing Patient Intakes

Calm Under Stress

Patient Safety Management

Companionship and Emotional

Support

WORK HISTORY

09/2014 to 02/2021 CNA,LEAD RTA. 307-***-****

Rocky Mountain Care – 475 Yellow Creek Rd. Evanston Wy. Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients. Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs. Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations. Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals. 08/2011 to 08/2014 Assistant Manager, Housekeeping and Laundry Health Care Services Bensalem PA. 800-***-**** – 475 Yellow Creek Evanston Wy. Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.

Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.

Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.

Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands. Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.

Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.

Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.

Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.

Operated wet-vacuums, buffing machines, vacuums and upholstery cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture.

Liaised with other departments to coordinate housekeeping requirements and resolve issues and concerns.

Oversaw calendar to manage organized cleaning schedule and complete tasks on time.

11/2014 to Current Emergency Detention Officer. 307-***-**** Uinta County (County Attorney) – 190 Overthrust Rd. Evanston Wy. Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors. Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.

Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks. Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates. Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid. Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners. Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas. Prepared reports to document incidents and violations. Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities. Assisted in intake and release of inmates.

Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks. 11/2011 to 10/2012 CNA

High Country Behavioral Health 307-***-**** – Evanston Wy. Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs. Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations. Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record. Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs. Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.

Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments. Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care. EDUCATION

CNA

BOCES - 1013 West Cheyenne Dr. Evanston Wy.

08/2015 Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Specialists - 5248 South Pinemont Dr. #C-250 Murray Utah 84123 06/2015 MA (Medical Assistant): Medical Assisting

BOCES - 1013 West Cheyenne Dr. #A Evanston Wy.

1982 High School Courses : Regular

Yankton High School - Yankton, SD

CERTIFICATIONS

CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Phlebotomy and MA and Home Health aide Training - Timeframe ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Phlebotomy certificate #2015-UT 561. CNA lic.# 10319 since 1998. Home Health Aide endorsement threw Rocky Mountain Care (Green River Wy.)

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