Neva Raschel
Denver
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
balfour retirement and healthcare
Louisville
11.2021 - 11.2021
- 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.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
CNA
Mesa Vista Of Boulder
Boulder
08.2021 - 11.2021
- 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.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
CNA
St Andrews Villiage
Boothbay Harbor
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments in compliance with healthcare standards.
CNA
Independence Care Center
Perryville
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
CNA
Hawthorn House
Freeport
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
CNA
Dallas Retirement Village
Dallas
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
CNA
Marquise care
Springfield
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
CNA
Watkins Logan
Tyler
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- 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.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
CNA
Independence Care Center of Perry County
Perryville
05.2022 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
CNA
Apex Healthcare Services
Granbury
03.2022 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Provided support with bathing, toileting, grooming and washing.
- Assisted over [Number] residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing and facility transfers.
- Protected and promoted patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence.
CNA
Direct Care Staff
Weatherford
02.2022 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
CNA
Seal Rock Healthcare
Saco
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in [Number]-bed [Type] care facility.
CNA
Cisco Nursing and Rehab
Cisco
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in [Number]-bed [Type] care facility.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices and [Type] equipment to transport patients.
CNA
Seaside Healthcare
Portland
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in [Number]-bed [Type] care facility.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices and [Type] equipment to transport patients.
CNA
Sedgewood Commons
Faulmouth
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in [Number]-bed [Type] care facility.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices and [Type] equipment to transport patients.
CNA
Marshwood Center
Lewiston
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in [Number]-bed [Type] care facility.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- 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, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Used mobility devices and [Type] equipment to transport patients.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
CNA
Eastland Nursing And Rehab
Eastland
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Caregiver
Home Health Care
Branson
09.2007 - 10.2018
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein
- Provided basic care for elderly patient, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters
- Coordinated and administered medications and organized healthcare appointments to maintain optimal client health
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs
- Completed general housekeeping work to help clients, including preparing healthy meals and keeping personal areas neat
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
- Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Ambulated patients in personal spaces, across facilities and in public locations with supportive care and attention to personal requirements
- Assisted families in planning for meals and shopping for ingredients to meet nutritional plans
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life
- Assisted over [Number] residents, aged [Number] to [Number] with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance
- Implemented group activities such as [Type] and [Type] activities, improving resident and staff engagement [Number]%
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces
- Cultivated amiable relationships with over [Number] residents, resulting in strong overall patient happiness and emotional well-being
- Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene tasks by providing bathing, dressing and grooming
- Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments
- Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens [Number] times per [Timeframe] to prevent spread of infection
- Helped client with activities of daily living (ADL), including personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation and household maintenance
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength
Education
Gen. Ed
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KSSkills
- Collecting specimens
- Monitoring fluids
- Able to lift [Number] pounds
- Quick problem solver
- Infection control procedures
- Documentation procedures expert
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Charting expertise
- Assisting with personal grooming
Reference
- Krystal Ratliff
- krystal1ratliff@gmail.com
- +1 (254) 485-0273
Reference 2
- Josh Gilbert
- (606) 369-0626
Timeline
CNA
St Andrews Villiage
10.2023 - 01.2026
CNA
Independence Care Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
CNA
Hawthorn House
03.2023 - 06.2023
CNA
Dallas Retirement Village
12.2022 - 02.2023
CNA
Marquise care
09.2022 - 12.2022
CNA
Watkins Logan
08.2022 - 09.2022
CNA
Independence Care Center of Perry County
05.2022 - 06.2022
CNA
Apex Healthcare Services
03.2022 - 05.2022
CNA
Direct Care Staff
02.2022 - 04.2022
CNA
balfour retirement and healthcare
11.2021 - 11.2021
CNA
Mesa Vista Of Boulder
08.2021 - 11.2021
CNA
Seal Rock Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2021
CNA
Cisco Nursing and Rehab
02.2021 - 03.2021
CNA
Seaside Healthcare
10.2020 - 01.2021
CNA
Sedgewood Commons
08.2020 - 10.2020
CNA
Marshwood Center
10.2019 - 08.2020
CNA
Eastland Nursing And Rehab
05.2019 - 10.2019
Caregiver
Home Health Care
09.2007 - 10.2018
Gen. Ed
Hutchinson Community College