Martina Hendricks
Columbia
Summary
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
PrimeMed-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Documented all care
- Made beds
- Performed post-mortem care, if needed
- Helped patients with activities of daily life (ADL): bathing, feeding, grooming, walking, dressing and ROM exercises
- Assisted 14 elderly, disabled and hospice patients daily
- Worked in a nursing facility
- Provided patients/residents with care and companionship
- Checked vital signs
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
Pool CNA
CNA-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Accurately recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, daily and as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Given authority to gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities in order to tailor the care provided to each patient under supervision.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
Caregiver
Cornerstone Caregiving-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Performed light housework duties, such as vacuuming, laundry, sweeping and mopping
- Assisted residents with everyday activities
- Checked resident's pulse, temperature, respiration
- Cared for residents with dementia, memory loss and Bipolar Schizophrenia
- Provided clients with a comforting environment
- Monitored client's nutritional requirements
- Directed patients and families through hospice care
Caregiver
Building New Pathways-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Grocery trips
- Arranged for delivery of all supplies requested by resident
- Nursing assistant certified
- Caregiver for 6-8 residents
- Provided compassionate daily care
- Prepared nutritious meals for clients
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on best practices in care management.
- Oversaw patient assessments to identify needs and appropriate services.
- Led customer care team to enhance service quality and efficiency.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Traveling Nurses Assistant
Gale Healthcare Solutions-Pewaukee
Pewaukee
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Required to assist patients with bathing, feeding and dressing.
- Responsible for accurately administering medications, documenting meds given or refused, and monitor nutritional requirements.
- Assist the clients in exercising and possible range of motion movements daily.
- Gently shift patients to their side of comfort hourly, in order to prevent bedsores.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Lasata Care Center-Cedarburg
Cedarburg
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisting with feeding, baths, whirlpool,& showers.
- Preparing trays by diets, Dementia Alzheimer's Parkinson's && brain injuries.
- Rehab and therapy assistance.
- I've worked in numerous facilities through agency gaining tons of experience in both assisted and skilled nursing.
- 5.5 years of experience
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Camillus Campus-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Routinely supported the department charge nurse with the day-to-day operations of unit activities and the quality of patient care.
- Assisted with staffing, while proficiently performing patient care as needed, often acted as liaison between the charge nurse and CNA patient care team.
Warehouse Worker
Staffing partners-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
03.2014 - 06.2018
- Supervised shipping and receiving
- Assisted in inventory counts to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Staged orders
- Worked in a Inspections warehouse
- Loaded and unloaded shipments with precision and care.
Education
L'shay Nikkol Beauty Academy
West Allis, WIBryant & Stratton College
Marque
Houston, TXSkills
- Cna Certified
- Empathetic
- Cleaning Experience
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Vital Signs
- Senior Care
- Memory Care
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Permanent Make up
- Critical Thinking
- Behavioral health aide
- Warehouse experience
- Uncompromising Safety Techniques
- Caregiving
- Expert
- Dementia Care
- Medication Administration
- Laundry
- Creative Client Collaborations
- Eyelash extensions
- Home Health
- Communication
- Patient care documentation
- Patient transfers
- Basic life support
- End-of-life care
- Clerical experience
- HHA
- Tailored Customer Service
- Alzheimer's Care
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Schedule Management
- Leadership
- Home Care
- Makeup application
- Detailed Data Entry
- Acute care
Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CNA
Willing To Relocate
- Springfield, MO
- Columbia, MO
Timeline
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
PrimeMed-Milwaukee
08.2022 - 03.2024
Caregiver
Cornerstone Caregiving-Milwaukee
02.2022 - 07.2022
Caregiver
Building New Pathways-Milwaukee
06.2021 - 07.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Lasata Care Center-Cedarburg
09.2020 - 09.2021
Traveling Nurses Assistant
Gale Healthcare Solutions-Pewaukee
05.2019 - 11.2021
Pool CNA
CNA-Milwaukee
04.2019 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Camillus Campus-Milwaukee
08.2017 - 05.2019
Warehouse Worker
Staffing partners-Milwaukee
03.2014 - 06.2018
L'shay Nikkol Beauty Academy
Bryant & Stratton College
Marque