Nursing Assistant Certified

DAVONA FORD

*********@*****.*** 724-***-**** Farrell, PA 16121

Summary

Dedicated professional committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in

collecting specimens, cleaning rooms, and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional

organizational abilities.

Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care

to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe

environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and

efficient resolution of concerns.

Certified nursing assistant offering several 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.

Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired

patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort.

Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.

Skills

* Vital signs monitoring ® Multitasking

* Patient transportation ® Documenting behaviors

® Assistance with ADLs ® Certified nursing assistant (CNA)

® Mobility device usage ® Catheter care

* Team collaboration © Activities of daily living ADL support

* Personal hygiene assistance

Experience

Shenango on the green New Wilmington, ® Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of

Pennsylvania information.

CNA *® Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or

12/2024 - Current social and emotional support.

Used mobility devices to transport patients.

Transported residents within the facility as needed.

Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood

pressure.

Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body

mechanics.

Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing,

and grooming.

Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per

policy.

Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials

or waste products.

Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident

needs.

Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.

.

Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and

temperature.

Thrive Hermitage, PA

DSP

09/2024 - Current

Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.

Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.

Maintained cleanliness of clients’ environment by cleaning surfaces and

washing clothes or dishes.

Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided

assistance with eating when necessary.

Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable

daily activities.

Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.

Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.

Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.

Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.

Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule

requirements.

Addison of garden way Hermitage, Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral

Pennsylvania condition and injuries.

Caregiver Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.

10/2006 - 09/2024

Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client

condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.

Helped with daily ADLs.

Education and Training

Farrell Area High School Farrell, PA

High School Diploma

06/2006

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