ALONDRA R. BYRD
Lynwood
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Patient-focused CNA with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PART TIME CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
CALIFORNIA POST ACUTE
09.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTER LONGTERM CENTER
02.2023 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.
- Developed rapport with patients by actively listening and demonstrating empathy during one-on-one sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
- Facilitated support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ALONDRA BYRD
01.2017 - Current
- Delivered high-quality care to 30 patients in hospital facility.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- 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.
CERTIFED NURSING ASSISTANT
THE REHABILITATION CENTER ON PICO / ELIA LOPEZ DSD
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
BEHAVORIAL HEALTH CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
LOUISE VANDAPOR, MEADOWBROOK MANOR BEHAVORIAL
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
HOSPITAL SETTING REGISTRY AYA HEALTHCARE
AYA HEALTHCARE
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
VISTA PACIFICA BEHAVORIAL HEALTH
MELLOW SAWYER
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
HOSPITAL/ POST ACUTE/ LONG TERM SETTINGS CNA
CLIPBOARD REGISTRY
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
DEL ROSA VILLA POST ACUTE
CANDANCE KANE
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Delivered high-quality care to 30+ patients in hospital facility.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
No Degree - PSYCHOLOGY
WEST LA COLLEGE
Los Angeles, CA06-2026
High School Diploma -
Adelanto High School
Adelanto, CA06.2016
Skills
- Nursing Assistance
- Emotional and Social Support
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Family Support and Assistance
- Admitting Support
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Quality Patient Care
- Emergency Response and Assessment
- Best Practices and Standards
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS(CPR) CARD
- FIRE AND SAFETY CARD
- HHA - Home Health Aide
Timeline
PART TIME CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
CALIFORNIA POST ACUTE
09.2024 - Current
CERTIFED NURSING ASSISTANT
THE REHABILITATION CENTER ON PICO / ELIA LOPEZ DSD
11.2023 - 03.2025
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTER LONGTERM CENTER
02.2023 - Current
BEHAVORIAL HEALTH CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
LOUISE VANDAPOR, MEADOWBROOK MANOR BEHAVORIAL
10.2022 - 04.2024
VISTA PACIFICA BEHAVORIAL HEALTH
MELLOW SAWYER
11.2021 - 02.2023
HOSPITAL SETTING REGISTRY AYA HEALTHCARE
AYA HEALTHCARE
01.2019 - 03.2023
HOSPITAL/ POST ACUTE/ LONG TERM SETTINGS CNA
CLIPBOARD REGISTRY
01.2019 - 02.2022
DEL ROSA VILLA POST ACUTE
CANDANCE KANE
01.2019 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
ALONDRA BYRD
01.2017 - Current
No Degree - PSYCHOLOGY
WEST LA COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
Adelanto High School
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