Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of 35 in the development of an international networking business.
Skills
Supporting Personal Needs
Recording Vital Signs
Preparing Meals
Patient Relations
Measuring Bodily Fluids
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Documenting Behaviors
Companionship and Emotional Support
Patient Care
Bathing
Quality Assurance Controls
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Feeding assistance expert
Transporting patients
Responding to emergencies
Compassionate caregiver
Direct Patient Care
Adaptable
Trustworthy companion
Work History
06/2020 to Current
CNAAvamere – Vancouver, WA,
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
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.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet all needs.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
09/2017 to 12/2018
CaregiverKeystone Villa At Douglassville – Douglassville, PA,
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted with daily activities, including dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
12/2010 to 07/2017
Patient Care AssistantCommon Spirit – Lexington, KY,
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Gathered medical information including weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Facilitated communication between all hospital departments.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Ran errands for patients, including shopping, and picking up other necessities.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Education
Expected in 12/2022
Associate Degree In Nursing: Community College of Allegheny County - Pittsburgh, PA GPA:
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