Elysia Benally
Haven Health Care Center Sedona
Blue Gap
1
Language
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Certification
15
years of professional experience
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant experienced in patient care within medical settings. Cultivated strong patient rapport through exceptional observational and evaluation skills, enhancing quality care and patient education. Committed to leveraging diverse knowledge and skills in future career opportunities.
Work History
Certified Nurses Aide
7 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts by guiding patients through prescribed exercises and mobility tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote safety and hygiene.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records to ensure compliance with protocols.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient interaction and care procedures, enhancing team effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for improved patient outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to patients with various illnesses and disabilities.
- Facilitated patient comfort during personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and toileting assistance.
- Prevented complications from arising due to immobility by performing range-of-motion exercises on bedridden patients regularly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
4 Months- Measured patient vitals accurately, gave ADL care due to individual pt care plans. Placed in dementia and behavioral halls due to experience. ADLs documented in POC, communicated Any adverse behaviors or concerning health issues with nurse on shift. Utilized various lifting equipment based on the care plan.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
7 Months- Picked up shifts at various locations in Arizona to ensure adequate staffing and continuity of care. Quickly learned residents/pts ADLs and behaviors. Documented vitals and care provided according to patient care plans. Communicated any adverse behaviors or health issues to nurse on shift.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and vital sign monitoring to support quality care delivery.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, enhancing communication among healthcare team members.
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
3 Years 4 Months- Collaborated with health care team to respond to emergencies by swiftly obtaining necessary equipment and providing care to patients during critical situations. Provided nursing care to patients in a nine-room emergency department under the direction of an RN. As a CNA, I worked with EHR to document on patients, utilized moonwalk to schedule follow up appointments for patients with their assigned providers, performed quality checks on glucose monitors, performed quality checks on new stock for rapid strep tests, checked the running of Trophon machine. Made sure each room is restocked to a specific list. Inspected oxygen tanks for durability and proper filling on durability, fill, and made sure regulators are up to par and are ready to use. help transport patients and equipment, sterilize cuts and scrapes, perform EKGs, monitor and report on patients’ status, and many other essential duties such as collect urine samples, delivered to laboratory with correct label of name and other identifications on tubes/cups. Was transferred to the Respiratory Care Clinic for one (1) year. As the RCC team we obtained samples from patients that were symptomatic as well as patients that were asymptomatic. We also gave hard copy teaching instructions on how to keep one and family safe from the covid-19 virus, not only did we hand out educational packets we gave verbal teaching in English and in Navajo when needed. Served as medical support assistant and health unit coordinator. Filled in for absent staff to ensure continuity of care to fill the position when needed. Managed incoming calls efficiently to assist patients and providers to the unit. Organized follow-up appointments to ensure patient continuity of care when asked by provider. Made call outs to other facilities when a transfer of a patient was needed. Printed out all documents needed by other facilities for further patient care. Filled out documents needed signatures from providers and patients alike. Faxed documents when needed to wherever they were needed. Worked alternating shifts, (AM 0700-1930) (ML 1200-0030) (NOC 1900-0730), worked a few extra hours when needed.
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
1 Year 3 Months- Collaborated with health care team to ensure patient safety and care, responded to emergencies in an appropriate manner by obtaining equipment and caring for other patients during the emergency process. Provided nursing care to assigned patients under the direction of an RN. Received training in various departments beyond the adult care clinic. Gained experience in the following departments: ENT (ears, nose, and throat), surgery clinic, podiatry, and orthopedics. Set up instruments and supplies for procedures performed by doctors in each department. Took vital signs, height, weight, and SaO2 before patients saw their assigned doctor. Applied and removed dressings, slings, and braces, and assisted patients with ambulation and positioning as directed by the doctor. Collected urine samples and delivered them to the laboratory with the correct labels and identification on tubes and cups. Obtained glucometer testing and HgbA1c as part of routine procedures. Used electronic systems, including EHR and RPMS, for patient management. Performed ECG’s on patients at doctors’ request.
Certified Nurse Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Daily team work, assist residents/patients with ADLs in long term and rehabilitation units, utilized hoyer and stand up lift on a daily basis, daily communication with fellow employees, daily documentation on PCC, daily vitals; b/p, pulse. resp., temp, and O2 every shift. worked both pm (2pm-10pm) and NOC (10-6am) shifts. Worked doubles when needed. (16-hour shift)
Community Health Worker
3 Months- This position required to have the employee to provide personal care such as bathing, shampooing, foot care, oral hygiene, skin care, nail care, back rubs, dressing wounds, range of motion exercises, assistance with ambulation/walking device, and feeding; rotates clients in bed; provided health screening by taking vital signs, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure; took and monitored glucose readings; assisted client into and/or out of bed, wheelchair, etc.; taught and/or counseled prenatal / postpartum client with breast feeding, formula feeding and child development; made referrals to inpatient, outpatient, or other health facility, planned client care with health care providers and provided translation for client as needed. Compiled and submitted client and administrative reports detailing health issues and services provided, enhancing documentation and communication with healthcare providers. Maintained records of observation, progress, activities and other pertinent client information utilizing the patient care component (PCC) and Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan (SOAP) format. Entered all health data into the RPMS data system. Delivered homemaker services including housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry, while monitoring client medication and coordinating transportation to health facilities. Made appointment for client. Attended meetings, in-service training and other health related training; assisted in emergency situation as needed. Conducted health screening to promote health awareness and provides reports to the chapter. Also worked with other organizations, federal and tribe, at functions such as Just Move It. Worked 9 hours shifts
- Conducted health education workshops to promote wellness and disease prevention in community settings.
- Coordinated outreach programs, connecting individuals with healthcare resources and services.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex healthcare systems, ensuring access to necessary services.
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Assisted geriatric residents with ADLs, took vitals, utilized stand up lift and Hoyer lift on a daily basis. Passed trays and translated for nurses and visitors. Input vitals and ADLs into the database used by the facility, documentation and teamwork on a daily basis, assisted nurses with dressing changes, or whenever needed. Worked 12 hour NOC shifts.
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, safe environment by following infection control protocols.
In Home Care Taker
1 Year 1 Month- Assist with medication, household cleaning, cleaned living area, kitchen, bathroom, etc., grooming, bathing, hygiene, cooked, set up meals, assist with transferring, do laundry, clean medical equipment, talk to clients in the Navajo and English language. Did other things that needed to be done for the client. Worked 6 hour shifts.
School Health Technician
9 Months- Students ranging from the kindergarten level to the 8th grade level and staff come to the health tech’s office if ever injured or feeling under the weather. Administered prescribed medications brought by parents. Parent consent forms are signed to give the children their meds. When one came to me feeling ill, I took their vitals, asked questions on what they ate, what they were doing before, how they felt before, and etc. Made my own charts that are kept in a locked file cabinet. Students’ meds are kept in a separate locked cabinet. Scheduled and coordinated health presentations throughout the school year to promote student wellness. Worked 6 hour shifts.
- Conducted health assessments and screenings for students, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Coordinated immunization programs and maintained accurate health records for school population.
- Provided first aid and emergency care to students, enhancing overall safety and wellness.
CNA
2 Months- Hired as a temporary 30-day employee. Received an extension for another 30 days. Collaborated with diverse individuals daily. Performed vital sign monitoring, telemetry, EKG, bed linen changes, patient mobility, and ambulation; reported abnormalities to nurses, administered patient showers, prepared beds for new/transfer patients, operated SCD machine, conducted accu checks, inputted vitals into EHR, and supported nurses as needed. Translated for nurses and doctors to facilitate communication. Worked 12 hour shifts.
- Administered patient care, including daily living activities and personal hygiene support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
School Health Technician
3 Months- Assisted students aged # to 14 and staff with injuries including headaches, scrapes, twisted ankles, jammed fingers, sore eyes, and head lice, providing immediate care as trained. Also took vital signs for students and staff. I treated various injuries for students and staff. I also scheduled a two week health fair for the students and staff in the month of March. The students and staff enjoyed the various types of presentations I scheduled. Worked 6 hour shifts.
- Implemented health screening protocols to ensure student wellbeing and safety.
- Conducted routine health assessments and documented findings accurately.
- Collaborated with educational staff to address student health needs effectively.
CNA
2 Months- Assisted residents with daily living activities to promote independence and well-being. Take vital signs and accu checks. Operated Hoyer lift daily to ensure safe transfers for residents requiring mobility support. Entered vital signs into database. Daily teamwork. Worked 12 hour shifts.
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with vital signs monitoring and documentation for accurate patient records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization within patient areas to promote a hygienic environment.
Education
- Pre-professional nursing
Graduated with pre-professional nursing certificate in December 2014
- CNA
- Obtained Certificate of Completion
- Obtained nurse’s Assistant certificate 3-18-2011
G.E.D program
Skills
Team collaboration
Patient support
Vital signs monitoring
Basic life support
Dressing assistance
Patient assessments
Empathetic care
Responding to emergencies
Infection control
Healthcare ethics
Infection control
Adaptable
Reliable team player
Empathetic care
Certification
- Certified Nurses Assistant
- BLS Provider
Languages
I speak and read the Navajo and English languages fluently.
Timeline
Certified Nurses Aide
Haven Health Care Center Sedona
12.2025 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation
08.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Nursing Agency
10.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
05.2019 - 09.2022Read More
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital TMC
11.2017 - 02.2019Read More
Certified Nurse Assistant
Osborn Health & Rehabilitation
08.2016 - 09.2017Read More
Community Health Worker
Navajo Nation
03.2016 - 06.2016Read More
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
Chinle Nursing Home
06.2014 - 07.2015Read More
In Home Care Taker
Kindred Home Care
06.2013 - 07.2014Read More
School Health Technician
Black Mesa Community School
08.2012 - 05.2013Read More
CNA
Chinle Indian Hospital
05.2012 - 07.2012Read More
School Health Technician
Black Mesa Community School
01.2012 - 04.2012Read More
CNA
Winslow Campus of Care
10.2011 - 12.2011Read More
Chinle High School
G.E.D program
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Northland Pioneer College
from CNA
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Navajo Technical University
from Pre-professional nursing
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