Certified Nursing Assistant
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SHIRLEY
EDWARDS
mzz.edwardz**@gmail
.com
Bridgeport, CT 06607
SUMMARY
Certified nursing offering 16 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Being in this field for so long, it becomes second nature to you! I'm a compassionate care giver!
SKILLS
● Document
● Memory
● Safety
● Charting expertise
EXPERIENCE
CNA Contractor
FL
Gale Healthcare / May 2020 to Current
● Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
● Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
● Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
● Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
● Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
CNA Contractor
Stratford, CT
Aaa nursing / Feb 2020 to Current
● Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
● Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
● Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding andmonitoring.
● Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
● Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
● Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
● Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
● Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
● Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Cna
Norwalk, CT
Brightstar / Feb 2017 to Current
● Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
● Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
● Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding andmonitoring.
● Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
● Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
● Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
● Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
● Delivered nursing assistance to residents in [Number]-bed [Type] care facility.
● Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
● Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
● Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
● Collected specimens, monitored vitals andmaximizedpatientcomfortto maintain optimal environment.
● Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
● Usedmobilitydevicesand[Type] equipment to transport patients.
● Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
CNA Contractor
Trumbull, CT
Loving Care Agency/ Feb 2016 to Dec 2020
● Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding andmonitoring.
● Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
● Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
● Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Certified nursing assistant
Shelton, Branford, CT
BishopWicke/Apr 2014 to Aug 2015
● Restoritive aide.
● (Ambulation with gait belt and or wheel chair,sarita lift, daily weights, bed baths, fd pts, total care,A 2,Ax3, hoyer lifts.
● Etc Stay at Home care by Rita.
certified nursing assistant
Trumbull, CT
Feb 2013 to Jan 2014
● Make sure pt'sareclean, fed and prepared pt meals.
● Hhm care, companion care, hha, care.
● 24 hour live ins.
● Responsible for grocery list.
● Maintain safety at all times.
● Etc Benchmarkseniorliving.
Certified nursing assistant
Jan 2012 to Jul 2012
● Showers, bed baths, escort pt's to and fromdinningroom,laundry, Ted care, monitor smokers, monitor pt's that want to go out.
● Breakfast trays, watchmovieswithpt's.
● Creating a homely environment.i.e.
● Tea time, or memory games.
● Etc.
Certified nursing assistant
May 2006 to Mar 2012
● Home health Aide care, home making care, companion care.
● Assist to and fromdr.
● Visits.
● Prepared all meals.
Certified nursing assistant
Trumbull, CT
St. JosephManor/Mar 2011 to Oct 2011
● Chf protcol,food trucks,assist with fding pts, I&O, bowel movements, R.O.M, Showers, bedbaths, total care, A 2,A 3,etc.
● Hydration,foley care, wound care,toileting, q2h, incontinent care, trachea care, skin care, assist with adls period.
Certified nursing assistant
Southport, Bridgeport, CT
CT health of Southport/ May 2008 to Mar 2011
● Vital signs, daily weights, food trucks,I&O, bowel movements,rectul temps,bed baths occupy beds,showers, centurybaths, nail feet care, mouth care,skin care, Foley care, trachea care, assist pts to Dr visits.
● Fd pts.
● Dementia care.
● Short term, longterm care.
● Etc.
● Personalized home care.
Certified nursing assistant
Fairfield, CT
Shamrock Home Care/ Jul 2004 to Mar 2006
● Made sure pt checked there glucose level, before I preparedmeals,light house keeping,home health aide care,pharmacy runs.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Sacred Heart University 2002
Fairfield, Bridgeport, CT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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