Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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ADAMA BARROW

Colorado Springs

Summary

Compassionate and adaptable Certified Nursing Assistant with 2+ year of experience in nursing homes, post-acute rehab, psychiatric units, and med-surg hospital settings. Skilled in vital sign monitoring, ADLs, wound care support, behavioral observation, and safe mobility assistance. Experienced in locked psychiatric units, including dementia, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, and behavioral health. Recognized for exceptional patient rapport, teamwork, and reliability in fast-paced clinical environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Mount St. Francis Nursing Home
Colorado Springs
10.2024 - Current
  • Assist with wound care for pressure ulcers and surgical sites following sterile protocols.
  • Monitor and document vital signs; report abnormal findings.
  • Support residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Travel CNA

Shiftkey, Kare, Cascade
Colorado Springs
03.2024 - Current

Psychiatric & Locked Unit Experience-

• Cared for patients in locked units, including dementia, Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, and

behavioral health.

• Assisted with de-escalation, performed 1:1 monitoring, and ensured patient safety.

• Documented behavioral changes, incidents, and observations for nursing and psychiatric

teams.

Med-Surg Hospital Experience -

• Assisted RNs in post-operative care, wound care support, and early mobility.

• Monitored vital signs, intake/output, and patient stability in fast-paced units.

• Adapted quickly to multiple hospital systems and EMRs.

General Travel CNA Duties-

• Provided ADLs, transfers, feeding assistance, and repositioning across various facilities.

• Communicated patient changes promptly to charge nurses.

• Delivered consistent and reliable care with minimal orientation time.

CNA

Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation
Colorado Springs
04.2024 - 02.2025
  • Provided daily care including feeding, mobility support, toileting, and hygiene.
  • Collected and emptied bedpans; recorded intake/output.
  • Transported and repositioned residents using proper safety techniques.
  • Performed routine checks on vital signs and blood glucose levels.

CNA

Life Care Centers of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Monitored vital signs and documented intake/output.
  • Assisted with safe transfers and responded to call lights.
  • Reported patient observations to nursing supervisors.

CNA / In-Home Caregiver

Interim Healthcare
Colorado Springs
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted clients with bathing, feeding, mobility, and hygiene.
  • Built strong patient and family relationships.
  • Reported urgent changes and maintained infection-control standards.

Crew Team Member

Qdoba
Colorado Springs
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Provided customer service, prepared meals, processed payments, and maintained cleanliness.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Harrison High School
05.2023

Skills

  • ADLs & bedside care
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer's
  • Memory care
  • Psychiatric & behavioral health support
  • Locked unit experience
  • Med-Surg patient care
  • Vital signs & documentation
  • Wound care support
  • Infection control & PPE
  • Emergency response & CPR
  • Safe transfers & mobility assistance
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Time management & teamwork

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 00826442
  • CPR / BLS, Kentucky Health & Safety Training

Accomplishments

  • Cared for 12-30 residents per shift across long-term care, psych, rehab, and hospital settings.
  • Recognized by residents, families, and nursing staff for compassion, professionalism, and dependable work ethic.

Timeline

CNA

Mount St. Francis Nursing Home
10.2024 - Current

CNA

Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation
04.2024 - 02.2025

Travel CNA

Shiftkey, Kare, Cascade
03.2024 - Current

CNA

Life Care Centers of Colorado Springs
01.2024 - 04.2024

CNA / In-Home Caregiver

Interim Healthcare
07.2023 - 01.2024

Crew Team Member

Qdoba
03.2023 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

High School Diploma -

Harrison High School
ADAMA BARROW