SYLVIA D. FORMAN
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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. SKILLS
22+ years successful experience Extensive practical hands-on experience caring for patients in long and short term hospitals and
nursing homes
Direct Patient Care Basic Life Support
Bedside manner Vital signs monitoring
WORK HISTORY
02/2023 - 03/2024
Private Duty Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Family Client - Sade Taylor - Alpharetta, GA Preserved a clean living environment through thorough housekeeping duties, promoting overall well-being for the patient.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
08/2017 - 02/2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fountainview Center-Alzhmr's - Atlanta, GA
Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care. Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing. Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. 05/2011 - 08/2015
Private Duty Certified Nursing Assistant
Atlanta's Best Nursing Care - Atlanta, GA
Collaborated with medical professionals during patient assessments and evaluations, providing accurate Lilburn, GA 30044 678-***-**** ad5vvc@r.postjobfree.com information for comprehensive treatment planning.
Delivered exceptional patient care while working closely with teams of healthcare professionals. Assisted patients with mobility issues, supporting them during transfers and ambulation for increased independence.
Provided emotional support for patients and their families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
04/2009 - 07/2017
Certified Nursing Assistant Supervisor
ManorCare - Decatur, GA
Assisted healthcare professionals in coordinating comprehensive services across multiple disciplines for improved continuity of care.
Championed a culture of compassion within a team of 10 by modeling empathetic communication techniques during interactions with patients and families. Assisted in staff recruitment, interviewing potential candidates, and providing input on hiring decisions for a well-rounded team of CNAs.
Mentored new hires through comprehensive orientations and hands-on training experiences for seamless integration into the team.
EDUCATION
01/1991
Diploma: Certified Nursing Assistant
Western Massachusetts Hospital - Springfield, MA
CERTIFICATIONS
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
BLS - Basic Life Support
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation