Aqualina Corn has over 10 years of experience as a registered nurse, certified nursing assistant, and companion for clients with dementia and developmental disabilities. She is committed to providing safe, compassionate care and ensuring patient comfort. Her skills include critical thinking, communication, and developing rapport with patients and their families.

1. A Q U A L I N A C O R N
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aqualina-corn-a792047b
SUMMARY
Registerednurse,certifiednursingassistantandcompaniontoclientswithdementiaanddevelopmentaldisabilities
with 10 years of experience, critical thinking, and compassion. A focused professional who is committed to
safeguarding the medical needs, comfort, and emotional well-being of patients under her care. Has superb
communicationskillsthatenable hertodevelop a good rapport with the patient’s, their families, and collegues.
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
CNA
Lifetime Care at Home
2016 -present
Totalcare,New Haven,CT
2013 –2016
 Cared for an aging family member with multiple co-morbidities in the home.
 Reminder for all prescribed medicines on time and accompanied the clients to medical visits.
 Prepared andmaintained recordsof clientdevelopment.
 Obtained patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure; with watchful care for patient changes.
 Enhanced client satisfaction level through delivery of compassionate care, vigilant monitoring and effective nurse-family
communication.
 Monitored theclient’svitalson dailybasis,coordinated with client’sfamilyand nurseregardingprogressand communicatd any
changes in health immediately.
 Patiently communicated withpatients;performed additional supportivedutiesasrequested by medical staff in charge.
 Ensured seniors and people with chronic illness go for physicians’ appointments.
 Ensure ambulation support to assist patient to move from one place to another.
 Comprehend each client’s physical and emotional needs and create plans to provide companionship and care.
CustomerService
Management
Research
Training
ProcessImprovement
ProjectManagement
Personal Development
Executive DecisionMaking
ProblemSolving
Initiative and Ingenuity
People Management
ContinuousLearning
CommunicationSkills
Billing
ConfidentAndDisciplined
Focused
ClientAdvocacy
Staff Training& Mentoring
PatientCare
RegulationsAdherence
Managerial Experience

2.  Instructed and informed clients on health care issues regarding hygiene, hydration and nutrition.
 Diligently maintained a safe patient environment, protected patient from falls to avoid critical injuries.
 Share joint responsibility (along with families) for the care of elderly patients.
Companion
Shoreline Senior Services,Guilford,CT
2009 –2013
 Provided high quality companionship to clients and ensured the medicines are being taken as prescribed.
 Reported any variation in client’s physical or mental health to care manager.
 Observed to determine changes in clients’ behavior or physical condition and reported them immediately.
 Accepted and offered understanding of patients' emotional needs ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
 Helped comfort and aid families challenged with a parent losing cognitive abilities.
 Revivebasicphysicalactivity in many depressed clientsby providinghigh quality companionship and exercise assistance.
 Helped to ensure patient was as comfortable, dignified and life was as enriched as possible.
 Maintained a safe, clean and healthy environment by ensuring that household chores are handled properly.
 Interacted with family members and established complete information of patient's needs and daily routine.
 Motivated patient to indulge in stimulating activities such as walking and reading.
 Explored community resources and club facilitiesto suitthesocialandemotionalneeds of clients.
Program Instructor
Acord,Wallingford,CT
2005 –2008
 Supervised adultswith developmental andemotionaldisabilitiesina vocational setting.Administered medications,implemented
treatmentplans,and documented care.
 Developed skills in listening, supporting and dealing with challenging behaviors .
 Handled and resolved behavioral and personal problems of clients, in a sensitive and effective manner.
 Advocated for the rights of people with disabilities.
 Assisted patients in communicating and interacting with each other, their families and the facility’s staff.
 Aided individualswith activitiesof daily livingto ensurea healthylifeand environment.
 Recorded and documented clients' information in daily progress notes.
 Attended and participated inmeetings forhigher dutiesstaff,aswell asdisability supportworkers,inpreparation forin home
support, recreational activities and holiday programs.
 Provided rehabilitation techniques in daily living skills to patient’s achieve fullest level of functional ability.
 Counselled patientspsychologically in order to bringaboutpositiveattitudes,encouragegood behaviorand ward off any signs
of depression.
 Medicationadministration,encouragingindependence,companionship,community inclusion,programplanning, andbehavior
protocols.
Site Coordinator
Planned Parenthood,Norwich,CT
2001 –2002
 Provided information to individualsin thecommunity abouthowto maintainand improvehealthy life.
 Communicated regularly with departmentmanagers,supervisorsand staff regardingstaffingissuesand status.
 Directly inputted data in the appropriate data fields of databases of staff and patients.
 Maintained and updated patient condition and care documentation on a regular basis.
 Assisted in providing health and hygiene education to patients.
 Conducted data analysisof relevantsurvey variablesandinterpreted and applied data for public health program planning.
 Provided group health behavior workshopsandindividualhealthcarecounselingasneeded.
 Assisted in providing community nursing care support to patients as required.
 Daily managementof patientcare,billing,documentation andsupervision of staff.Duringmy firstfiscal year,hada 4%increase
in profitsthrough increased patientsatisfaction,educatinghigh school students in theirclassroom,and attendinghealth fairs
promoting wellness.
 Conducted special seminars on safety, nutrition, high blood pressure, etc.

3. Supervisor, Medical Records
Hartford Hospital,Hartford,CT
1992 –1997
 Monitored theaccuratenessof patientrecordsanddocumentationof patientvisits.
 Learned the importance of HIPPA with record requests from insurance, physicians and patients.
 Composed and drafted all outgoingcorrespondenceand reportsformanagers.
 Managed and coordinated a system for safeguarding and updating active and inactive patient medical records.
 Oversawtheretrieval,analysisandphysician completion of medicalrecordsby stateand JointCommissionregulations.
EDUCATION
Gateway CommunityCollege
Associate’sDegree,RegisteredNursing/RegisteredNurse
2014 – 2016
ActivitiesandSocieties:NSNA SNA
Eastern ConnecticutState University
Eastern ConnecticutState University
Bachelor’s Degree,Biology,General,3.84
1988 – 1993
ActivitiesandSocieties:BiologyClubPresidentHonorsProgram