Summary
Reliable, caring certified nursing assistant with 6+ years of experience caring for elderly and vulnerable adults. Work well with bedridden, physically challenged, and memory-impaired residents. Friendly and compassionate, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Discreet and confidential in all dealings with patients and staff. Achieved a 95% satisfaction rate with patients during my last tenure.
Professional Experience
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Home / Baltimore, MD / Sept 2020 – Present
- Assist 15+ residents each shift with daily living activities, ensuring they’re on time for all meals and activities
- Provide social and emotional support to improve residents’ morale
- Establish rapport with team members, residents, and families
- Help residents with daily hygiene, including showering; oral and peri care; incontinence care; and minimizing rashes, sores, and soiling
- Support residents with field trips, arts and crafts, music, games, and reading activities
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Hospital / Baltimore, MD / June 2016 – Sept 2020
- Responded to 16+ patient calls per shift in a timely and efficient manner, determining need and providing care
- Observed physical and emotional changes, and reported patient conditions to nurses
- Transferred patients using Gait Belts, Hoyer Lifts, and EasyStands as needed, ensuring patient safety and comfort
- Followed LPN or RN instructions for range-of-motion activities for patients
Key Skills
- Time management
- Documentation
- OSHA & HIPAA compliance
- Organization & prioritization
- Patient care
- Conflict resolution
Education
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING
Heartcare Inc.
Baltimore, MD / 2016
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Baltimore High School
Baltimore, MD / 2015
Awards
Employee of the Month
June 2019 / Providence Hospital
CNA of the Year
2019 / NCCDP LLC
Certifications
Certified Nursing Assistant License / 2016
Maryland Board of Nursing / Baltimore, MD
CPR Certification / 2019
American Red Cross / Baltimore, MD