Cheyenne Edwards
Amboy
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Heritage Woods of Ottawa, dedicated to enhancing patient wellbeing through exceptional care and emotional support. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and maintaining HIPAA compliance, I foster positive relationships with patients, ensuring dignity and independence while advocating for their needs.
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Woods of Ottawa
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Aid
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Pointe Nursing Home
05.2018 - 08.2020
Education
Seneca Township High School
Seneca, IL05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Illinois Valley Community College
Olgesby, IL05.2018
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Bedside manner
- Companionship and emotional support
- Trustworthy companion
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Woods of Ottawa
08.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Aid
10.2020 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Pointe Nursing Home
05.2018 - 08.2020
Seneca Township High School
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Illinois Valley Community College
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