Vpendley Grier
Blakely
Summary
Compassionate CNA skilled in patient care, vital sign monitoring, and infection control. Delivers attentive support to residents, ensuring well-being and comfort in fast-paced settings. Expertise in hygiene assistance and medication administration, contributing to efficient healthcare delivery. Thrives in adapting to change while maintaining high productivity and effective communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Wynfield Park Health & Rehabilitation
Albany
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean, safe environment for residents, supporting health and comfort.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records to ensure accurate and timely access for healthcare team.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- 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.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output for each patient.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and enhance overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
CNA
Interim HealthCare
Sioux Falls
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained clean and safe environment for residents by adhering to infection control standards and safety protocols.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records to ensure accurate communication and continuity of care.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Supported residents in participating in recreational and social activities.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- 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.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output for all patients.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Delivered drinking water and nutritional snacks to residents throughout the day.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
CNA
Good Samaritan Society
Lakota
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported residents with daily living activities and personal care to enhance quality of life.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Documented patient care services accurately in designated areas to maintain comprehensive health records.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output according to nursing staff instructions.
- Identified signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect during patient observations and reported findings to appropriate authorities.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
cna
Avantara
Rapid City
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene to promote comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Recorded resident care and behavioral changes in charts to ensure accurate health monitoring.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician for timely intervention.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes; reported findings to medical staff immediately.
CNA
Southern Springs Nursing Home
Union Springs
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported residents in daily living activities and personal care to enhance their quality of life.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to nursing staff to ensure timely medical response.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, to promote residents' independence and dignity.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output to ensure proper nutrition.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
CNA
Luverne Health and Rehabilitation
Luverne
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output according to nursing staff instructions.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pike County High
Brundidge, AL05-2001
Skills
- Patient care and support
- Bathing assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Vital sign recording
- Condition monitoring
- Infection control practices
- Electronic health records management
- Patient transfers
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Colostomy care
- Positioning patients
- Condition monitoring
- Family support and assistance
- Resident engagement strategies
- Compassionate caregiver
- Bedside manner
- Behavior documentation
- Urinary catheter care
- Intake recording
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Intake recording
Timeline
CNA
Wynfield Park Health & Rehabilitation
02.2025 - Current
CNA
Interim HealthCare
05.2024 - 07.2024
CNA
Good Samaritan Society
11.2022 - 03.2023
cna
Avantara
07.2022 - 12.2022
CNA
Southern Springs Nursing Home
03.2022 - 06.2022
CNA
Luverne Health and Rehabilitation
04.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Pike County High