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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Professional Summary
Skills
  • Managing unit operations
  • Nurse Leadership
  • Passing medications
  • Medication dispensing
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Occupancy strategies
  • Drug inventory management
  • Relationship building and retention
  • Training and mentoring
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Team Building
  • Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
  • Patient-focused care
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Patient Management
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Conducting Intakes
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Patient Care
  • Bathing
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Policy implementation
Work History
08/2014 - CurrentCertified Nursing Assistant | Company Name - City, State
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Cared for average of 26 patients per 12 hour shift in Long-term care facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Charge nurses informed of changes.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Participated in Exercise/ fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
12/2018 - CurrentLPN Charge Nurse | Company Name - City, State
  • Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections.
  • Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
  • Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
  • Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
  • Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
  • Conducted two to three patient focused assessments per 12 hour shift to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
06/2020 - CurrentLPN/Unit Manager | Company Name - City, State
  • Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
  • Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
  • Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Organized and facilitated two department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges and residents' Medicaid applications.
  • Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Education
05/2014Fannin County High School, City, StateHigh School Diploma
07/2018North Georgia Technical College, City, StateAssociate of Science: Practical Nursing
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Fannin County High School
  • North Georgia Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • LPN Charge Nurse
  • LPN/Unit Manager

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Associate of Science : Practical Nursing

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