Princess Wright
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 13 years of experience in caregiving and patient support. Expertise in crisis intervention, documentation procedures, and staff coordination, committed to enhancing client care and well-being.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead CNA/MedTech
Assist 1 Medical
Waterford
09.2020 - 04.2026
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding postmortem procedures.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Staff coordinator for Private Duty cases.
- Administered medication on schedule and PRN.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
- Supported family members by providing information on local support groups.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Advised staff members on effective strategies for working with challenging client behaviors.
CNA
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
Flint
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
Education
Nurse Aide -
Greater Horizon Institute
Detroit, MIAmerican Heart Association. - BLS
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FLHigh School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Detroit, MISkills
- Communication
- Medication Administration
- Documentation Procedures Expert
- Caregiving
- Leadership
- Care Plans
- Unit Coordination
- Assisted Living
- BLS/CPI
- Scheduling
- Setting appointments
- Microsoft Word/Excel
- General Housekeeping Ability
- Infection Control Procedures
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- CPR/First Aid
- Collecting Specimens
- Monitoring Fluids
- Preparing Meals
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Quick Problem Solver
- Bedsore Prevention
- Emotional and Social Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Fluid Measurement
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- ADL Support
- Vital Signs Collection
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Database Administration
- Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
- Direct Patient Care
- Transporting patients
Timeline
Lead CNA/MedTech
Assist 1 Medical
09.2020 - 04.2026
CNA
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
01.2014 - 12.2019
Nurse Aide -
Greater Horizon Institute
American Heart Association. - BLS
Florida SouthWestern State College
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School