Nursing Assistant Patient Care

Brenda Cicciarelli

Payson, AZ ***** 480-***-**** ******************@*****.***

Summary

Certified nursing assistant with the background in acute care, Hospital settings, departments neural ICU, telemetry, med Surge, ortho, ER, long-term care skilled nursing facilities, As a nursing professional one of my greatest strengths is ability to stay calm under pressure with the kind of unexpected situations that can occur in all levels of care including urgent and high volume settings, I have the ability to prioritize and stay organized in a fast Pace environment. I'm highly motivated dedicated and passionat,hardworker with over 26 plus years as a licensed nursing assistant I have the ability to communicate clearly effectively to patients and family as well as staff I can multiple task and yet provide the best care to patients with a positive attitude as a licensed nursing assistant my main goal is to ensure that the residents and patients are well cared for in a pleasant positive and calm environment as well as their safety multiple tasking, utilizing,evaluate

,coordinate and assess are just a few of my skills and strengths that would make me the perfect candidate and #1 asset for your establishment.

Skills

Documenting Behaviors

Chronic Renal Disease Management

Vitals Documentation

Nursing Assignments

Quality Patient Care

Output Monitoring and Reporting

Observation Documentation

Daily Living Activities

Feeding Tube Management

Biological Specimen Handling

Monitoring Fluids

Ambulation

Observing Responses

Acute Rehabilitation

Patient and Family Communication

Supporting Daily Living Needs

Blood Sugar Monitoring

Nutrition and Diet

Range of Motion, Med Surge,Trach care,Colostomy

care,EKG

Basic life support

Transfer techniques

Experience

LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANT 03/2023 - 11/2023

Sierra Winds Facility - Peoria, Arizona

Provided direct patient care, including bathing, feeding and dressing. Assisted with transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or gurney as necessary. Kept accurate records of patient's progress notes, treatments given and other pertinent information. Performed vital signs monitoring, such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration. Observed, monitored, documented and reported any changes in patient conditions to the appropriate personnel immediately.

Communicated effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding patient needs and concerns. LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANT 04/2022 - 08/2022

Coronado Health Care Center - Phoenix, AZ

Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in 09/2023 - 10/2024

completing tasks.

Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction. Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record. Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls. Provided direct patient care, including bathing, feeding and dressing. Assisted with transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or gurney as necessary. Performed vital signs monitoring, such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration. Conducted medical assessments and reported changes in health status to the nursing staff. Responded to emergency situations quickly and efficiently. LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANT 04/2021 - 02/2022

Select Specialty Hospital Az - Payson, AZ

Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction. Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record. Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls. Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information. Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals. Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments. Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility. Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.Patients that are chronically critically ill, Provided direct patient care, including bathing, feeding and dressing. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 02/2019 - 03/2021

Horizon Post Acute & Rehabilitation Center - Glendale, Arizona Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment. Promoted good oral and personal hygiene

Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury. Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition. Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores. Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely. 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.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 03/2017 - 03/2018

Cobalt Rehabilitation Hospital - Surprise, Arizona Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment. 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. Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care. Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines. Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms. Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record. Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart. Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses. Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Education and Training

Gateway Community College - Phoenix, AZ Advance Certified Nursing Assistant /PCT Nursing, 06/2000

ABIT - Phoenix, AZ Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistance, 07/1999

Got my certification in nursing assistant

Lockport Senior High School - Lockport, NY High School Diploma 06/1983

Certifications

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Licensed Nursing Assistant -

LNA999952833

Original date 7/16/1999 Renewl 3/31/2024

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