Belane Metayer
Pensacola
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong skills combined with ability to evaluate and advocate for patient needs. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Queen Nassau Nursing Home- KARE Agency
Jamaica
10.2023 - Current
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- 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
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff
CNA
JFS At Home
Boca Raton
06.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Boca Raton, FL
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep my supervisor informed of changes
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Participated in fun activities, including games with patients each to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Company Overview: Boca Raton, FL
CNA
All Staff And Health Services
Davie
01.2013 - Current
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Davie, FL
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep my supervisor informed of changes
- Participated in fun activities, including games with patients each to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Company Overview: Davie, FL
CNA
Berkshire Medical Center Visiting Nurse Association
Pittsfield
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting
- Transported residents within the facility as needed
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
CNA
Northern Eastern Light Maine Medical Center
Bangor
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting
- Transported residents within the facility as needed
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff
CNA
Maine Medical Center
Portland
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting
- Transported residents within the facility as needed
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information
CNA
Sullivan County Care Adult Center
Liberty
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting
- Transported residents within the facility as needed
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
CNA
Baywood Homecare
Minneapolis
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep my supervisor informed of changes
- Participated in fun activities, including games with patients each to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Provide patient care, vitals signs , give medication, change bed linens, observe patient, interaction, bathed and clothed patients
CNA
Cayuga Rehabilitation Nursing Home
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
CNA
Oshner St. Mary
Morgan City
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Morgan City, LA
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Company Overview: Morgan City, LA
CNA
Providence Extended Care
Anchorage
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Anchorage, AK
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Company Overview: Anchorage, AK
CNA
Central Peninsula Hospital
Soldotna
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Soldotna, AK
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Company Overview: Soldotna, AK
CNA
Eagle River High School
Eagle River
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Eagle River, AK
- Register the student to get tested for Covid-19
- Making sure the specimen has the patients correct name and date of birth
- Testing the student for Covid-19
- Company Overview: Eagle River, AK
CNA
Garda Federal World
El Paso
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: Company Overview: El Paso, TX
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Company Overview: El Paso, TX
CNA
Vaccination Site at Valencia College
Orlando
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Orlando, FL
- Registering patients to get the vaccine
- Organize the specimen, making sure have patients correct name and date of birth
- Company Overview: Orlando, FL
CNA
DCU Medical Center
Worcester
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Worcester, MA
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Company Overview: Worcester, MA
CNA
BSA Hospital
Amarillo
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Amarillo, TX
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Attended to patients in-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Company Overview: Amarillo, TX
CNA
DOH Covid Testing
Fort Lauderdale
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Registering patients to get tested, organize area
- Collected samples to complete tests for patient, checking for changes that indicated potentially dangerous conditions
- Company Overview: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Education
High School Diploma -
Piper High School
Sunrise, FL06.2012
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FLSkills
- Team building
- Problem resolution
- First Aid/CPR
- Relationship development
- Communications
- Process improvement
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical thinking
References
References available upon request.
Languages
French, Professional
Timeline
CNA
Berkshire Medical Center Visiting Nurse Association
11.2024 - 02.2025
CNA
Northern Eastern Light Maine Medical Center
06.2024 - 10.2024
CNA
Maine Medical Center
03.2024 - 06.2024
CNA
Queen Nassau Nursing Home- KARE Agency
10.2023 - Current
CNA
Sullivan County Care Adult Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
CNA
Cayuga Rehabilitation Nursing Home
09.2022 - 12.2022
CNA
Baywood Homecare
07.2022 - 10.2023
CNA
Oshner St. Mary
03.2022 - 07.2022
CNA
Providence Extended Care
01.2022 - 02.2022
CNA
Central Peninsula Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2022
CNA
Eagle River High School
10.2021 - 12.2021
CNA
Garda Federal World
06.2021 - 10.2021
CNA
Vaccination Site at Valencia College
03.2021 - 05.2021
CNA
DCU Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
CNA
BSA Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021
CNA
DOH Covid Testing
07.2020 - 10.2020
CNA
JFS At Home
06.2019 - Current
CNA
All Staff And Health Services
01.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Piper High School
Broward College