Nursing Assistant Care Aide

SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

TECOLIA

MAYO

********@*****.*** • Utica, NY 13501

Certified Nursing Assistant offering 14 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. Early education

Activities leadership

Social development

Recordkeeping requirements

Behavior management techniques

Reading skills

Safety understanding

Housekeeping abilities

Early childhood knowledge

Active listening

First Aid/CPR

Problem resolution

Reliable and trustworthy

Day Care Provider

Self Employed Utica, NY Apr 2017-Current

Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment. Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments while accounting for dietary needs and restrictions. Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children. Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons. Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods. Discussed developments, behavior and concerns with parents or guardians. Introduced learning activities and imaginative play materials for children to explore and manipulate.

Improved behavior by employing positive management strategies. Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans. Certified Nursing Assistant

Presbyterian Home Utica, NY Sep 2018-Apr 2021

Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate. Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations. Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment. Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing Connection Utica, NY Sep 2016-Jun 2020 Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate. Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations. Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment. Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.

Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.

Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Joseph's Nursing Home Utica, NY Sep 2009-Mar 2014 Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate. Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations. Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment. Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.

Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system. Used mobility devices to transport patients.

Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.

Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.

Resident Care Aide

United Cerebral Palsy Utica, NY Aug 2008-Jan 2010 Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs. Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.

Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.

Referred residents to additional medical or community resources. Taught independent living skills to assist individuals with such tasks as grocery shopping, and personal grooming.

Participated in departmental, organizational and community meetings. Aided residents with activities of daily living and contributed to overall well-being by providing assistance with feeding, cleaning, personal hygiene and mobility. Transported clients to recreational and leisure activities. High School Diploma

Thomas R. Proctor High School Utica, NY Jun 2006 Certified Nursing Assisant

Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY Apr 2007 BLS

Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY Oct 2012 Completed professional development in trach care

CPR Certified

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