Patient Care Travel Cna
Resume:
Erica Harford
Rushville, MO *****
**********@*****.***
Professional Summary
I am experienced CNA with 20 years of experience, Pharmacy Clerk experience and Dialysis PCT. I am certified in Both Kansas and Missouri. I am seeking a position in a reputed health organization where I can apply my best clinical skills. I also have great costumer service skills. Very friendly and always willing to help when needed. I have worked retail and love being around people, I was a barista and that was so neat. I have a huge heart for the medical field and want to learn more from what I do. I also have a huge heart for working with people.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works-Saint Joseph, MO
October 2024 to January 2025
Seasonal work
• Consistently exceeded monthly sales targets by XX% through effective product knowledge and persuasive selling techniques
• Built and maintained strong relationships with customers, resulting in a high rate of repeat business and referrals
• Provided exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and complaints promptly to ensure customer satisfaction
• Collaborated with team members to create visually appealing merchandise displays that increased foot traffic and sales
• Contributed to the achievement of store goals by actively upselling products and suggesting complementary items
• Maintained a clean and organized work environment to enhance the shopping experience for customers
• Effectively communicated promotions, discounts, and special offers to customers at the point of sale
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills by efficiently handling multiple tasks simultaneously during busy periods
• Recognized as a top performer within the sales team for consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas on a monthly basis
Travel CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursa™-Kansas City, MO
April 2024 to October 2024
Single Contract work in Kansas and Missouri
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
DaVita Kidney Care (Dialysis Center)-Kansas City, MO August 2023 to March 2024
I do patient care and dialyze patients every day three different shifts. I educate patients and truly love what I do.
Travel CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Nexstaff-Topeka, KS
March 2022 to August 2023
Travel CNA
Barista Cashier
Weston Coffee Roastery-Weston, MO
August 2022 to March 2023
• I'm a cashier and barista
• i eft due the business being sold
Travel CNA
Favorite Healthcare Staffing-Overland Park, KS
August 2021 to January 2023
• Travel CNA to different hospitals and Long term care facilities all over Kansas and Missouri.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment. Pharmacy Clerk and Pharmacy Technician, Home Health Aide Dillons Pharmacy, Kroger-Salina, KS
October 2021 to January 2022
I was a cashier at the pharmacy and a tech in training. Medical Assistant
Inspire Ent, Everything-Salina, KS
May 2021 to October 2021
left due to the hours no longer working out with my children's schedule. Tester/CNA
COVID-Salina, KS
January 2021 to March 2021
• We delivered covid rest to individuals
• TESTED PEOPLE FOR COVID ON A DAILY BASIS
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CNA/ HHA
Comfort Keepers-Salina, KS
July 2019 to January 2021
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
• Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Cook/Cashier
Canton Grocery-Canton, KS
July 2013 to October 2015
• Role: I cooked every day
• I cashiered
• I stocked
• And customer care
CNA / Sitter
Salina Regional Health Center-Salina, KS
January 2011 to February 2012
• I took care of people in the hospital on the surgical floor
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CNA
Salem Home-Hillsboro, KS
January 2008 to December 2010
• I took care on people in a long term care facility.
• Certified nurses aide, and activity director
Travel Cna
Cornerstone Healthcare-Ellinwood, KS
February 2007 to October 2010
• Role: I was a traveling CNA.
Travel CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursefinders-Wichita, KS
January 2008 to February 2009
Travel Cna
Residential Trainer
Tech Inc
December 2003 to December 2007
• I took care of the residents with their individual living
• Taught them how to cook do chores
• I also helped with medical if needed.
Education
SOME COLLEGE in Nursing
Hutchinson Community College - Hutchinson, KS
August 2003 to May 2006
High school diploma in General Studies
Hutchinson Community College - Gypsum, KS
August 1999 to May 2002
Skills
• Vital Signs
• Documentation review
• Caregiving
• Additional Information
• Medical records
• Cash register
• Physiology knowledge
• Nursing
• Epic
• Hospice care
• Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued
• POS Systems
• Responding to customer situations with sensitivity.
• Analysis skills
• Patient care
• Highly Proficient
• Dementia Care
• Baking
• Patient monitoring
• Tax experience
• Clerical experience
• Dialysis Experience
• Typing
• Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures.
• Writing skills
• Supervising experience
• Time management
• Payroll
• Barista experience
• Caregiving
• August 2019
• I provided nursing and nursing related services to residents.
• Microsoft Office
• EMR systems
• Nursing assistant skills
• Time management
• Workday
• Alzheimer's Care
• Refunds and Exchanges
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Access
• Specimen collection / processing
• Home health
• Full results: Highly Proficient
• Medical terminology
• Medical Office Experience
• Development in any professional field.
• Highly Proficient
• December 2020
• HIPAA
• EMR Systems
• Recruiting
• OSHA
• Vital signs
• Leadership
• Communication skills
• Experience Administering Injections
• Cash handling
• Medical Records
• Computer skills
• Cooking
• Customer service
• Assessments
• Meal Preparation
• Smartsheet
• Anatomy knowledge
• Employment & labor law
• Customer focus & orientation
• Organizational skills
• SKILLS
• Clinic
• Pharmacy Technician Experience
• Hospitality and Accommodation
• Regulatory reporting
• Relationship management
• Laundry
• Customer relationship management
• Account reconciliation
• POS
• Pediatrics
• Infection Control Training
• English
• Hospitality
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Patient observation
• Customer service
• Front desk
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
BLS Certification
November 2023 to November 2025
CNA
February 2006 to January 2025
Still current no Kansas and Missouri
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