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Estella Arnold

Kinston

Summary

Dedicated CNA with experience at Lenoir Memorial Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Successfully facilitated patient transitions and collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance treatment plans. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and delivering emotional support, ensuring a dignified and respectful environment for all patients.

Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.

Diligent Desired Position with background in providing compassionate patient care and assistance with daily activities. Successfully supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional communication and patient management skills, ensuring comfort and well-being.

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients, and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Greendale
10.2023 - 06.2025
  • Engaged patients in group activities to enhance mood and memory retention.
  • Maintained cleanliness by changing linens in rooms, promoting patient health.
  • Documented patient information and care activities within electronic health records.
  • Assisted nursing staff during daily rounds by recording vital signs and addressing calls.
  • Supported patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding according to individual needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation to promote independence.
  • Conducted range of motion exercises with patients to prevent functional loss.
  • Ensured proper sanitation by cleaning and sterilizing equipment to prevent cross-contamination.

CNA

Lenoir Memorial Hospital, Inc.
04.1992 - 12.1996
  • Provided crucial support during life-saving interventions under direction of nursing supervisors or physicians.
  • Facilitated patient transitions from hospital to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Conducted basic physical assessments for new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing evaluation.
  • Served as liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication regarding treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Administered prescribed medications under supervision of registered nurse, adhering to safety protocols.
  • Assisted with discharge planning by coordinating with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
  • Maintained hygiene standards by cleaning and preparing patient consultation rooms.

CNA

Philson
09.1989 - 10.1991
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote autonomy and dignity.
  • Checked vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels regularly.
  • Enhanced hygiene routines by aiding patients with personal care tasks like bathing and shaving.
  • Demonstrated compassion to improve patient satisfaction through attentive care delivery.
  • Responded quickly to call lights, ensuring timely assistance for patient needs.
  • Uphold confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines during communications.
  • Minimized injury risk when transferring patients using proper techniques and assistance devices.
  • Conducted routine assessments of patients’ conditions to address wounds and behavioral concerns.

CNA

Rose Vista Nursing Center
1994 - 1996
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

Education

GED -

Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Bathing assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Basic life support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient transfers
  • Emotional support

Timeline

CNA

Greendale
10.2023 - 06.2025

CNA

Lenoir Memorial Hospital, Inc.
04.1992 - 12.1996

CNA

Philson
09.1989 - 10.1991

CNA

Rose Vista Nursing Center
1994 - 1996

GED -

Lenoir Community College
Estella Arnold