nursing assistance
Resume:
CHRYSANTHIA JOHNSON
Dallas, TX 75227
OBJECTIVE
I would like the opportunity to utilize my nursing assistance certificate and experience to help provide a better quality of life for the elderly.
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EXPERIENCE:
NURSES AIDE (02/2012 – Present), Autumn Leaves, 1010 Emerald Isle, Dallas, TX 75218,
214-***-****, Supervisor: Tony Watson.
DUTIES
• Responsible for patient personal and oral hygiene which includes brushing teeth, bathing and dressing.
• Assist with toilet needs such as giving bedpans to bed-ridden patients, empty catheter bags and help patients to the restroom if necessary.
• Maintain the medical records of patients.
• Clean the rooms and change the bed linen to prevent the spread of any kind of infection.
• Notate any changes in the health of the patients and inform the nurse on duty.
• Feed patients and document food and fluid intake for the nurse.
• Assist patients with exercising on a daily basis.
• Transport patients for surgeries and therapy sessions
• Assist the usage of equipment like ventilators, etc.
• Give emotional support to patients and their relatives from time to time.
NURSES AIDE (08/2011 - 01/2012), Carrollton Health/Rehab Center, 1616 Kirby Road, Carrollton,
TX, 972-***-****, Supervisor: Tonya Harper.
DUTIES:
• Assisted with changing, combing hair, shaving and nail care, etc.
• Tidy up the rooms and changed the beds.
• Monitored patient’s health.
• Assisted patients with walking and eating.
• Assisted patients with taking nutritional and prescribed supplements directed by the nurse.
• Cleaned wounds and dressing.
• Repositioned and turned bed-ridden patients regularly to prevent bed sores.
• Assisted nurse in preparing the patients for surgeries.
• Sterilized and cleaned the equipment immediately after each usage.
NURSES AIDE (02/2010 – 08/2011), Rowlett Health & Rehab Center, 9300 Lakeview Parkway, Rowlett,
TX, 75088, 972-***-****, Supervisor: Elizabeth Foster.
DUTIES:
• Observed patients physical, mental and emotional condition for the nurse.
• Reported negative emotions, decline in physical functions and mental clarity to the nurse or doctor on duty.
• Assisted with daily activities such as getting in and out of bed, feeding, bathing and dressing the patients.
• Responsible for helping bed bound patients to washroom and wheel chairs.
• Kept patients rooms clean and neat.
• Escorted patients to operating and examining rooms.
• Answered calls from patients for assistance.
• Turned and repositioned bed-ridden patients to prevent bed sores
PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT (09/08 - 03/09) Circle of the heart Residential Care, 8701 Old
Homestead Drive, Dallas, TX, 75217
DUTIES:
• Administered medication directed by the nurse.
• Assisted patient with hygiene.
• Emptied the bed pans.
• Cleaned patient room and changed linen.
• Prepared food and served to patient.
• Assisted patient with exercising.
• Observed and documented patient condition and reported results to nurse.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake/output and documented any changes to nurse.
• Recorded vital signs.
RETAIL (01/06 - 08/07) Simply Fashions, 1450 W. Pleasant Run, Lancaster, TX
DUTIES:
• Responsible for cashier duties and completing retail transactions for customers.
• Processed credit card transactions.
• Closed out payroll and closed down the store.
• Hung merchandise upon arrival to the store.
• Processed returned merchandise.
• Provided excellent customer service to patrons to ensure a positive shopping experience.
CASHIER (01/02 - 03/05) Taco Buenos, 1723 W. Scyene Road, Mesquite, TX
DUTIES:
• Greeted customer and processed orders in a timely manner.
• Cleaned tables, restrooms and mopped the floors.
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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• Honest, punctual, dependable and hard worker.
• Ability to learn new task quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Follow company policies, regulations and procedures.
• Socialize very well with others.
EDUCATION: Bluebonnet Private School - Diploma
Maria Career Institute, Inc. – Certificate
Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide Training – Certificate
CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Nursing Assistance
BLS, AED, First Aid and CPR
VOLUNTEER WORK: Town East Rehabilitation Center
Autumn Leaves Retirement Home
REFERENCES: Will be furnished upon request.
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