Frances K. Burns
Alexandria
Summary
Personable, high-energy, dedicated nursing professional with 13 years of long term care experience. An ambitious individual who has a demonstrated ability to address residents needs in a timely manner. Proven success dealing with patients and families from diverse backgrounds. Eager to work in a busy environment to achieve the highest level of patient satisfaction.
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
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CNA
The Providence of fair fax
Fairfax
10.2022 - Current
- Provide care for resident and assuring their safety.
- Assist residents with activities for daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and meals.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-stocked environment.
- Adhere to safety guidelines, institutional policies, and company regulations at all times.
- Facilitate games and other activities to engage clients.
- Complete and submit clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Provided personal care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily medical tasks and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident rooms and common areas.
- Supported residents with mobility and physical activities.
- Communicated effectively with residents and families about care needs.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Hospital/Carroll Manor Nursing & Rehab Center
Washington
01.2007 - 09.2022
- Provide care for resident and assuring their safety.
- Assist residents with activities for daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and meals.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-stocked environment.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop care plans.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living spaces.
- Participated in training new staff on care protocols and procedures.
- Educated residents and families on health management techniques.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Adhere to safety guidelines, institutional policies, and company regulations at all times.
- Facilitate games and other activities to engage clients.
- Complete and submit clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
JB Johnson Nursing Facility
Washington
04.2003 - 12.2006
- Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
- Provided optimum patient care as a professional CNA in a nursing-home setting.
- Preserved patient dignity while carrying out tasks such as diapering, bed-pan changes, bathing.
- Assisted residents with essential activities for daily living, such as meal assistance, transferring, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop care plans.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living spaces.
- Educated residents and families on health management techniques.
- Participated in training new staff on care protocols and procedures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
CNA
Washington Nursing Facility
Washington
06.2001 - 11.2003
- Provided personal care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily medical tasks and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Supported residents with mobility and physical activities.
- Documented care provided in electronic health records accurately.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington Nursing Facility
Washington, Dc 06.2001 - 11.2003
High School Diploma - Nursing
Anacostia High School
Washington, Dc 06.1996 - 06.1999
Skills
- Electronic Documentation
- Maintaining privacy of patients
- Supporting patients
- ADL’s
- Hygiene Standards
- Safety and Monitoring
- Obtain Vital Signs
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Activity facilitation
- Care plan collaboration
- Health education
- Safety compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Customer service
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Toileting assistance
Timeline
CNA
The Providence of fair fax
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Hospital/Carroll Manor Nursing & Rehab Center
01.2007 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
JB Johnson Nursing Facility
04.2003 - 12.2006
CNA
Washington Nursing Facility
06.2001 - 11.2003
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington Nursing Facility
06.2001 - 11.2003
High School Diploma - Nursing
Anacostia High School
06.1996 - 06.1999