Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

GLORIA PADAVATTON

Jamaica, Queens

Phone #: 917-***-**** ● Email: ************@*****.***

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT/ PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

A reliable, caring certified nursing assistant with years of experience working with elderly and vulnerable adults. work well with bedridden,physically challenged, and memory-impaired residents. Friendly and

compassionate, with excellent patient-relation skills. Remain discreet and confidential in all dealings with patients and staff.

CERTIFICATIONS

Phlebotomy Technician: Certified York College, 2020

Certified Nursing Assistant: NYS #343796660316E Bena Institute, 2018

CPR & First Aid, Certified Red Cross, 2018

EKG, Queens Borough, 2025

KEY SKILLS

Patient Care, Organization & Prioritization, EMR: eCW and Epic, Time Management, Documentation, Teamwork, Medication Administration, First Aid and Safety, Venipuncture, Capillary Blood Collection, Patient Communication, Senior Care, Vital Signs, Medical Terminiology

WORK EXPERIENCE

MARGARET TIETZ NURSING & REHAB CENTER, QUEENS, NY 11/2023-Present

Certified Nursing Assistant

Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.

Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.

Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.

Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.

Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.

Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.

Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.

Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.

Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.

Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.

Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.

HEALTHCARE FOR ALL WOMEN OB-GYN, QUEENS, NY 03/2021-10/2024

Medical Office Assistant

Supported three doctors.

Managed front desk operations four days a week.

Coordinated with 10+ insurance companies to provide estimates to patients prior to their visit.

Organized and scheduled 25+ daily patient visits, sending follow up reminders and welcoming patients.

Performed phlebotomy functions: Obtain blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture, following infection-control and safety procedures.

PRIVATE HOME CARE JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 05/2018-02/2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ensured safe, healthy, clean, well-stocked and uplifting home environment for elderly client with dementia.

Followed patient care plan directives as recommended or instructed.

Delivered assistance in daily hygiene including bathing; oral and peri care toileting and incontinence care; minimizing rashes, sores, and soiling.

Assisted with various activities of daily living including grooming, dressing, and physical transfers

Coordinated daily medication management and administration.

Ensured healthy meals and proper hydration as well as facilitation ofappropriate exercise and activities to improve patient’s mental state.

Observed and document physical and emotional changes, reporting patient conditions for follow-up care as needed.

Provided social and emotional support to improve patient and family morale.

MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL, NYC, NY 03/2018-05/2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Performed routine test and check-ups; charted and documented patients’status and reported patients’ complaints.

Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to the medical team.

Worked one-to-one with patients at high risk of fall or escape.

Assisted patients with activities of daily living.

Facilitated games and other activities to engage patients.

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