Andrea Cunningham
Bridgeport,Connecticut
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) with 6 years of experience in the healthcare care field. Service-oriented with organized and proactive nature. Proficient in handling emergency situations and managing patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caregivers Home Solutions LLC
02.2022 - Current
- Give compassionate care to critical patients suffering from injuries
- Administering medications to patients
- Observe behavior and symptoms and report changes to on-call physicians
- Educate families about the patients’ conditions & provide support as needed, improving conditions by 75%
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Home Health Aide
Trustworthy Home Care Agency
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed life support equipment and IV administration of fluids and medications
- Provided basic patient care such as grooming and changing bedding
- Updated patient charts with data such as condition and medications and kept 300 records current to support accurate treatments
- Monitored telemetry and responded to codes
Home Health Aide
Ken Healthcare Limited
06.2012 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with five physicians to quickly assess 200 patients per month and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Followed a treatment plan and medication schedule ordered by the doctor and assessed patient pain levels during the hospital stay
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Supported patient families and provided any needed assistance.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
Education
Certified Nursing Aide
Training Direct
Bridgeport, Connecticut03.2021
Healthcare Aide
Lyn’s School of Nursing
Manchester, Jamica03.2020
Skills
- Medication
- Therapy and treatment
- Procedural assistance
- Life support and IV administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Reporting and documentation
- Communication
- Adaptability
Certification
Certified Nursing Aide Certification - Training Direct, Bridgeport Connecticut (May 2021)
Health Care Aide Certification - Lyn’s School of Nursing - (March 2020)
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caregivers Home Solutions LLC
02.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Trustworthy Home Care Agency
05.2021 - 12.2021
Home Health Aide
Ken Healthcare Limited
06.2012 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Aide
Training Direct
Healthcare Aide
Lyn’s School of Nursing
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