Natalie Loomis

1103 Galloway Street

Steilacoom, Washington 98388
cell: (253) 203-8430
nl95baa2@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
Applying for a Certified Nursing Assistant position which will utilize the skill
s I've obtained through education and training.
QUALIFICATIONS
Anatomy & Physiology knowledge; Medical Terminology; CNA Handbook Certification
Skills (WA state); Nursing Home Care; In-Home Care; Bio-Hazard & Linen Disposal;
Changing leg bags or catheter bags; Sterilization Procedures; Vitals/Charting;
Breaking down/cleaning procedure rooms; EGD/Colon bed making; Endoscope cleaning
& setup; Checking IN/OUT patients; Creating patient charts; Customer Service; A
nswering Phones; Scheduling Appointments; Multi-tasking; Re-stocking Supplies; S
canning; Faxing; Typing (30+ WPM); Intermediate Computer Skills; Microsoft Offic
e e-mail; Microsoft Word; VISTA/BCMA program; Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Med
ication Admin. Course Certificate; No Fear Act Certificate; Prevention of Sexual
Harassment Certificate; VHA Privacy Awareness Certificate; VHA Security Awarene
ss & Rules Of Behavior Certificate.
TRAINING
BLS Training; AIDS/HIV Training; HIPPA Training Certificate; OSHA Training Certi
ficate; Nurse Lift Training Certificate; Pain Management Training Certificate; B
CMA Training - MOD 1/MOD 2 Certificate; MARS Training Certificate; Palliative Ca
re Training Certificate; Restorative Exercise Training; New Employee Training.
EDUCATION
Certified Nursing Assistant, 2005
UPCC Nursing Assistant Training Class, University Place, Washington
A 4-week training program towards the certification of a Nursing Assistant. Scho
oling included 2 weeks of clinical training on the facility floor, followed with
the state/skills certification test.
Medical Assisting Course, 2005
Bryman College, Tacoma, Washington
An intense 28-week program with emphasis on hands-on clinical procedures, Anatom
y and Physiology, and administrative procedures included with a 160-hour externs
hip.
Physical Education & Athletic Training, 2001
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington
Attended a 4-year university, and received 35 credits towards my chosen major.
EXPERIENCE
Certified Nursing Assistant August 2008 - June 2010
Department of Veteran Affairs - American Lake Division, Tacoma, Washington
Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL's) and provided bedside c
are-including basic nursing procedures-all under the supervision of a Registered
Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Answered patients' call signals.
Turn and reposition bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bed
sores. Followed patients' care plan and observed patients' conditions, measuring
/recording food and liquid intake/output and vital signs, and report changes to
professional staff. Feed patients who are unable to feed themselves. Provide pat
ients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed. Toileted pati
ents' and assisted with peri-care (using lifts at times) if they are unable to s
tand on their own, emptying leg bags or catheter bags, applying their treatment
creams and scanning them into the computer. Provided patient care by supplying a
nd emptying bed pans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines. Bath
ed, groomed, shaved, dressed, or draped patients to prepare them for surgery, tr
eatment, or examination. Transported patients to treatment units, using a wheelc
hair or stretcher. Cleaned rooms and changed linens. Collected specimens such as
urine, feces, or sputum.
Bakery Assistant and Driver June 2007 - July 2008
Seattle's Favorite Gourmet Cookies and Deserts Company, Tukwila, Washington
Assisted the production manager supervisor with ingredients to make and bake muf
fin/cookie/desert bar dough, toppings, icing, and other prepared goods. Cleaned
the bakery equipment by closely following daily and weekly cleaning lists. Helpe
d out with deliveries around the surrounding areas to deliver product, as well a
s assisted in the warehouse to help with UPS shipments or stocking products. Ass
isted with direct impacts of day-to-day operations. Answered phones and complete
d all special orders as required.
Home Health Aide December 2006 - June 2007
Good To Be Home Care, Lakewood, Washington
Provided routine, personal health care for the elderly, convalescent, and disabl
ed people in the comfort of their own home. Assisted client's to dress, bathe, a
nd groom themselves. Prepared and served food following special prescribed diets
and reminded them to take prescribed medications as directed by a physician or
home care nurse. Assisted clients with activities of daily living and performed
light cleaning duties. Gave clients compassion and provided socialization with a
ctivities. Accompanied ambulatory clients outside their home, serving as guide,
companion, and aide. Maintained my records of services performed and of apparent
condition of clients, and reported any changes to the Case Manager and their fa
mily.
Certified Nursing Assistant March 2006 - November 2006
Olympia Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Procedure Center Clinic, Olympia, Washington
Assisted as a receptionist and relief Gastro-Intestinal (GI) Technician at a GI
Clinic. Tended to patient assistance while transporting them from the recovery r
oom to/from the procedure room as an aide. Assisted the nurse and doctor during
procedures while working with the endoscope equipment as a GI relief. Greeted an
d checked in patients while verifying their name, insurance, and address were co
rrect as other paperwork may have been needed. Completed charts were scanned in
the computer as patients were discharged by the doctor.
Certified Nursing Assistant September 2005 - March 2006
University Place Care Center, University Place, Washington
Answered patients' call signals. Turned and repositioned bedridden patients, alo
ne or with assistance, to prevent bedsores. Followed patients' care plan and obs
erved patients' conditions, measured/recorded food and liquid intake/output and
vital signs, and reported changes to Registered Nurse (RN). Feed patients who we
re unable to feed themselves. Provided patients with help walking, exercising, a
nd moving in/out of bed. Toileted patients' and assisted with peri-care (using l
ifts at times) if they are unable to stand on their own, emptying leg bags or ca
theter bags. Provided patient care by supplying and emptying bed pans, and super
vising exercise routines. Bathed, groomed, shaved, dressed, or draped patients t
o prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination. Transported patients to t
reatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher. Cleaned rooms and changed linen
s. Collected specimens such as urine, feces, or sputum.
Medical Assisting Externship April 2005 - May 2005
Orchard Hills Respite Center/Adult Day Health, Puyallup, Washington
Completed externship to fulfill Medical Assistant Training. Obtained vital signs
, prepared patients for exams, assisted with patient treatments, administered pr
epared medication, obtained blood glucose levels, ordered supplies, faxing, main
tained patient records, answered phones, filed patient records, and data entry.
Time was spent with residents doing several interactive activities as artwork, e
xercise games, reading, history quizzes, and talking about old times.
Leasing Agent August 2003 - November 2003
Aspen Park Apartments, Tacoma, Washington
Met with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and
provide information about local areas. Inspected grounds, facilities, and equip
ment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance. Investigated co
mplaints, disturbances and violations and resolved problems following management
rules and regulations. Planed, scheduled, and coordinated general maintenance,
major repairs, and remodeling or construction that was needed. Multi-tasked by p
roviding customer service, cash handling of rental payments, answering phones fr
om current tenants, filing, faxing, data entry and filling out necessary paperwo
rk.
Retail-Team Member May 2001 - August 2003
Mervyns, Tacoma, Washington
Greeted customers and ascertained what each customer wanted or needed. Described
merchandise and explained use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
Recommended, selected, and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on custome
r needs and desires. Computed sales prices, total purchases and receive and proc
ess cash or credit payment. Answered questions regarding the store and its merch
andise. Prepared sales slips or sales contracts. Maintained knowledge of current
sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security pr
actices. Maintained records related to sales. Demonstrated use or operation of m
erchandise. Placed special orders or call other stores to find desired items.
Manager-In-Training July 1999 - April 2001
McDonald's Restaurant, Tacoma, Washington
Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentati
on of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner
. Counted cash drawer money. Investigated and resolved complaints regarding food
quality, service, or accommodations. Trained new in-coming employees. Recorded
customer orders, and computed bills using cash registers. Cleaned and organized
eating and service areas. Prepared simple foods and beverages such as sandwiches
, salads, and coffee. Notified kitchen personnel of shortages or special orders.
Accepted payment from customers, and made change as necessary.
Waitress November 1998 - June 1999
Oak Tree Bar & Grill, Tacoma, Washington
Checked patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirement
s for consumption of alcoholic beverages. Wrote patrons' food orders on order sl
ips. Served food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes
at tables as required. Checked with customers to ensure that they are enjoying t
heir meals and took action to correct any problems. Collected payments from cust
omers. Removed dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and took them to kitc
hen for cleaning.
VOLUNTEER
American Lake Veterans Affairs Hospital, Tacoma, Washington
Hospital Assistant (pro bono) June 1998 - August 1998
REFERENCES
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