Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 15+ years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Skills
Preparing meals
Documentation procedures expert
General housekeeping ability
Grooming and bathing assistance
Quick problem solver
Helping with medication
Performing patient intakes
Calm and level-headed under duress
Medical terminology knowledge
Patient relations
Respiratory equipment training
Understands medical procedures
Charting expertise
Bilingual in English & Spanish
Catheter change and preparation
Experience
09/2019 to Current
Certified Nursing AssistantVeterans Health Administration – Dover, DE,
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures by setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
07/2009 to 08/2019
Certified Nursing AssistantVeterans Health Administration – Gallup, NM,
Cultivated strong value-added relationships with patients by delivering medical expertise.
Participated in day to day performance improvement activities to improve patient safety and quality of care.
Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
02/2006 to 06/2009
Certified Nursing AssistantVeterans Health Administration – Gaylord, MI,
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
05/2003 to 01/2006
Certified Nursing AssistantVeterans Health Administration – Georgetown, DE,
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
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.
Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1998
High School Diploma: William Penn Senior High School - York, PA GPA:
Expected in 08/2003
Associate of Arts: Nursing Assistance Ashtabula County Technical And Career Center - Jefferson, OH GPA:
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