Clarissa Switzer
Surrey
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise at Little Colorado Medical Center, excelling in patient care and individualized care plan development. Recognized for training new staff and implementing safety protocols, ensuring a dignified and safe environment for patients. A reliable team player committed to quality assurance and effective communication. Altho i have worked in Healthcare i am very quick to pick up new skills, to assist and be a great addition to any job.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Little Colorado Medical Center
10.2014 - 11.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and facility procedures.
- Conducted routine inventory checks of medical supplies, ensuring availability for patient needs.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families regarding care options.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
No Degree - Nursing, CNA Certified
Northland Pioneer College
Winslow, AZ01-2009
Skills
- Patient care
- Care plan development
- Staff training
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Emergency response procedures
- Equipment handling
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Complex Problem-solving
- Quality assurance
- General housekeeping
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Navajo
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Interests
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Gardening
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Cooking
- Music
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Outdoor Recreation
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Strategy Games
- Video Gaming
- Animal Care
- Camping
- Baking
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Avid Reader
- Knitting and Crocheting
- Drawing and Painting
- Adventure Travel
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Little Colorado Medical Center
10.2014 - 11.2019
No Degree - Nursing, CNA Certified
Northland Pioneer College