Trinity Armstrong
Mesa
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary medical teams. Proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety through dedication and empathetic care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
MedTech
Avista Senior Living The Summit at Sunland Springs
Mesa
06.2020 - Current
- Performed routine health assessments for residents at Avista Senior Living.
- Assisted in medication administration under supervision of nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance resident care plans.
- Educated residents and families on health-related topics and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control protocols.
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Supported healthcare teams in consistently delivering timely and quality care according to company standards.
- Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
- Cleaned and sterilized laboratory equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored medical supply inventory to ensure consistent availability of critical items.
- Reported safety hazards to supervisors, removing risk and promoting workplace safety.
- Provided instruction to patients regarding proper specimen collection techniques.
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client conditions accurately.
- Trained new staff on caregiving techniques and company policies.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client progress and concerns.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Developed individualized care plans for residents with memory impairments.
- Trained and supervised staff in memory care best practices and techniques.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards in the facility.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to address residents' healthcare needs.
- Implemented strategies to reduce stress levels among residents living in the memory unit.
- Evaluated patient records to ensure accuracy of documentation regarding medical treatments, medications, and other health information.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving residents living in the memory unit.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner University Medical Center
Phoenix
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health practices under nursing supervision.
- Transported patients safely within the medical center as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- 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.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Baywood Medical Center
Mesa
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on health practices under nursing supervision.
- Transported patients safely within the medical center as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- 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.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ 08.2025 - 04.2026
Desert Ridge High School
Mesa, AZSkills
- I am very adaptive to different personal needs
- I am very compassionate
- Very driven to ensure best care
- empathic and connect well with my patients
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR. Completed July 2025
- Arizona State Board of Nursing renewal of Licensed Nursing Assistant was done December 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
08.2025 - 04.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner University Medical Center
06.2024 - 06.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Baywood Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2024
MedTech
Avista Senior Living The Summit at Sunland Springs
06.2020 - Current
Desert Ridge High School