Hunate Spell
Fayetteville
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, excelling in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Recognized for effective communication and vital sign monitoring, I consistently enhance patient comfort and safety while collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver exceptional care. Compassionate and reliable, I prioritize patient needs and well-being.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville
05.2023 - Current
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
U.S Army Reserves
U.S. Army Reserve Command
Fayetteville
08.2022 - Current
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Aide
The Greens of Pinehurst
Pinehurst
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Contractor Services
Tampa
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dedicated Nursing Association
Dayton
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Excel Staffing Inc
Greensboro
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethesda Nursing Home
Eastover
06.2008 - 07.2015
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cape Fear High School
Fayetteville,NC06-2008
Some College (No Degree) -
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NCSkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Record keeping
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Emergency response
- Patient communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Health education
- Vital sign recording
- Observing responses
- Reliable team player
- Client documentation
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient management
- Compassionate caregiver
- CPR certified
- Output monitoring and reporting
- Range of motion exercises
- Oral hygiene
- Therapeutic techniques
- Infection control
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance expert
- Positioning patients
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Safety precautions
Certification
- North Carolina State Board Certified Nursing Assistant
- North Carolina State Board Certified Medication Aide
- North Carolina State Board Certified Medication Technician
- American Heart Association CPR Certified
- Certification of Completion of Dental Specialist Program
Affiliations
- Social event coordinator for long-term care facilities
- Social event chairperson for Methodist University Honor Society
- Dental specialist for the United States Army Reserves Operational Response Command at Fort Jackson
Accomplishments
- Certified nursing assistant mentor for The Greens of Pinehurst Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Aide
The Greens of Pinehurst
07.2023 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
U.S Army Reserves
U.S. Army Reserve Command
08.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Contractor Services
01.2021 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dedicated Nursing Association
10.2018 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Excel Staffing Inc
08.2015 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethesda Nursing Home
06.2008 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Cape Fear High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Methodist University
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