Allison Horne
Myrtle Beach
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Bethesda Health Care
Eastover
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA and Med Tech
The gardens of roseboro
Roseboro
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Administered medications under physician direction following standard operating procedures.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures, such as injections and biopsies.
- Implemented safety measures within the clinical environment per OSHA standards.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies.
- Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.
- Monitored patients for medical changes and reviewed and revised care plans accordingly.
Education
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC12-2024
High School Diploma -
Cape Fear High School
Fayetteville, NC01-2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Infection control
- Vital signs assessment
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Crisis management
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Toileting assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Feeding assistance
- Health monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- End-of-life care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient transfers
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Reliable team player
- Vital sign recording
- Urinary catheter care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
Timeline
CNA
Bethesda Health Care
07.2024 - 05.2025
CNA and Med Tech
The gardens of roseboro
01.2024 - 07.2024
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Sampson Community College
High School Diploma -
Cape Fear High School
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