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CNA
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Documentation procedures expert
- Collecting specimens
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Respiratory equipment training
- Helping with medication
- Patient relations
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Collecting vital signs
- Catheter change and preparation
- Infection control procedures
- Performing patient intakes
- Monitoring fluids
- Quality assurance controls
- EHR Management
- Reliable transportation
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual in spanish
- Understands medical procedures
- Database Administration
- Charting expertise
Education and Training
06/2006
High School Diploma
Henryville High SchoolCity
Certifications
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- First Aid/CPR/BLS
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate Nursing staff member with 8+ years of Certified Nursing Assistant experience. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.
Experience
CNASamaritan Health Services | Lincoln City , OR02/2019 - 10/2020
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 65-bed rehab care facility.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices and equipment to transport patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant SupervisorVca Antech, Inc. | Milliken , CO10/2019 - 09/2020
- Developed policies to align procedures with nursing home strategic initiatives and complied with statutory, regulatory, state and federal guidelines.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
- Recruited well-qualified candidates to fill vacancies and offer residents unparalleled care.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
- Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
- Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 17 individuals.
- Participated in weekly meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
ER TechnicianMidwest Motor Express, Inc. | East Helena , MT12/2016 - 02/2019
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Performed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to maintain consistent patient care during ambulance ride.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
- Documented all patient information, including condition or injury, treatment and medication administration.
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Assessed scenes and prioritized care according to severity of injury or illness.
- Collected blood and urine samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Monitored diagnostic medical equipment to measure and observe various aspects of patient's health.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels and replenished treatment areas.
- Administered non-medication IV fluids and maintained IV flow rates.
- Adhered to local, state and federal guidelines and accrediting agency regulations.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Updated patient's medical records, insurance information and family history for charts.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
- Filled in for unit secretaries, preparing paperwork and obtaining payments when needed.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
- Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
Phlebotomy TechnicianKentuckiana Medical Center | City , STATE12/2016 - 02/2019
- Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Conducted bleeding time tests and updated results into paper or electronic charts.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Interviewed patients and analyzed and documented medical records to update and file documents.
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School Attended
- Henryville High School
Job Titles Held:
- CNA
- Certified Nursing Assistant Supervisor
- ER Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
Degrees
- High School Diploma
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