Alana Hopkins
Mesa
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Plaza Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2025
Event Director
Celebrations by Carla and Tammy
01.2013 - 01.2015
Associate
Desert Industries
01.2012 - 01.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Village
01.2010 - 01.2012
Education
CNA -
Arizona Medical Training Institute
General Studies -
Frank X Gordan Learning Center
Skills
- Receptive and compassionate communication skills with patients, staff and family
- Timely recording of patient vitals, intake, and output
- Ensure messages are easy to understand and avoid confusion Work effectively with others toward a common goal
- Manage disagreements constructively understand and avoid confusion
- Work effectively with others toward a common goal
- Trasferred patients using gait belts, Hoyer lifts, and EasyStands as needed, ensuring patient safety and comfort
- Followed LPN or RN instructions for range-of-motion activities for patients
- Integral part of the nursing team while maintaining a calm demeanor with a positive attitude
- Dedicated to being a team player, while remaining within my scope of practice
- Performs bathing duties with multiple acuity levels, keeping a gentle hand and careful eye
- Organized enough to maintain a larger patient load (For those not so fun short handed times)
Acknowledgements
Plaza Healthcare Employee of the Month, 05/01/24
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Plaza Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2025
Event Director
Celebrations by Carla and Tammy
01.2013 - 01.2015
Associate
Desert Industries
01.2012 - 01.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Village
01.2010 - 01.2012
CNA -
Arizona Medical Training Institute
General Studies -
Frank X Gordan Learning Center
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