Vicky Burnett
Wellington
Summary
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Home Nurse
Hazard
11.2023 - Current
- Vitals sign
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Education
Certified Nurse Assisted - CNA
Stacy
Jackson , KY 06.2019 - 07.2025
Skills
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient care documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care assistance
- Health education facilitation
- Interpersonal communication
- Infection control compliance
- Problem-solving
- Bathing assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- End-of-life care
- Active listening
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Emergency response
- Lifting and transferring
- Complex Problem-solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control practices
- Toileting assistance
- Patient transfers
- Wound care
- Medication assistance
- Emotional support
- Clinical documentation
- Health monitoring
- Healthcare ethics
- Intake recording
- Electronic charting
- Meal planning
- Feeding assistance expert
- Bedside manner
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Patient lifting
- Documenting behaviors
- Preparing meals
- Wound care specialist
- Conducting intakes
- Trustworthy companion
- Patient-focused care
- Performing patient intakes
- Colostomy care
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- CNA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Home Nurse
11.2023 - Current
Certified Nurse Assisted - CNA
Stacy
06.2019 - 07.2025