Ann Whitson
Cell Phone: 414-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through 17+ years of experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Works well independently and in team settings. CPR, AED, and CBRF certified (current).
SKILLS
Patient Care & Safety Diagnostic Testing Medical Terminology Electronic Medical Records Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring Medication Administration Privacy / HIPAA Regulations Patient Advocacy and Support Team Player Punctual & 100% Attendance Safety & Hygiene Conscious Patient Transfer Active Listener
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Med Pass at assisted living area of Mitchell Manor, Milwaukee, WI 07/2019 – 03/2022
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant
Coordinated with doctors to schedule appointments and document orders
Monitored vitals, including blood pressure and temperatures
Collected urine and culture samples
Bridges of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 01/2012 – 09-2015
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Answered patient call signals to determine patients' needs
Provided physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, and using the toilet
Reviewed and followed patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences
Luther Manor, Milwaukee, WI 03/2014 – 05/2015
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Respiratory: charted records for doctor, met with nurses, listened to tidal volumes, trouble shot machinery, made adjustments to keep patient comfortable
Provided physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, and standing, walking, or exercising
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reported to medical
Staff One, Milwaukee, WI 08/2008 – 05/2015
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles-Automated external defibrillators AED
Thermometers: Electronic Medical & Patient; Oral; rectal; Tympanic
Wheelchairs-Patient transport wheelchairs
TRAINING
CNA Department of Health Services Wisconsin Nurse Aid Registry License 207632
Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF) – recertified in 2019 (No. 0014743)
CPR and AED certified - issued 1/2022 (eCard Code 225*********)
EDUCATION
Lincoln High School, Milwaukee, WI - High School Diploma