Compassionate Cna with 31 years of mostly all healthcare types including LTC experience. Expert in several treatments with dedication to specialized patient care. Proven history of taking initiative to provide the absolute best treatments and employ Medical knowledge.
Skills
Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
Emotional and Social Support
Mobility Assistance
Caregiver Relations
Nutrition and Diet
Observation Documentation
Feeding Assistance
Electronic Recordkeeping
Fluid Measurement
Bedsore Prevention
Output Monitoring and Reporting
Surgical Preparation
Linen Replacements
Vital Signs Collection
HIPAA Compliance
Care Monitoring
Needs Determination
Unit Supply Maintenance
Meal Preparation
Quality Assurance
Medication Administration
EMR Updating
Universal Precautions
Health Insurance Verification
Patient Positioning
CPR Certification
Patient Safety Management
Patient Care Quality
Catheter Care
Blood Sugar Monitoring
Room Cleaning and Restocking
Wound Care
Emergency Response
Basic Life Support
Intercultural Competence
Phlebotomy Training
Feeding Tube Management
Multitasking and Prioritization
Willingness to Learn
Laboratory Testing
Heavy Lifting
Empathy and Compassionate Care
Verbal and Written Communication
Consistent Follow Through
Emotional Intelligence
First Aid Certification
Medical Terminology
Family Education
Time Management
Biohazard Disposal
Infection Prevention and Control
Oral Hygiene
CNA Certification
Biological Specimen Handling
Education
Rhea County High SchoolEvensville, TNExpected in 05/1994 ā āDiploma:All Required - GPA:
TTCHarriman Tn, Expected in 12/1993 ā ā: - GPA:
TTCCrossville,Tn, Expected in 07/1998 ā āNo:LPN - GPA:
Work History
Accentcare - CNA Phoenix, AZ, 01/2018 - 09/2021
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Accentcare - CNA Port Lavaca, TX, 06/2015 - 12/2018
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 125-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Mercy Health System - Phlebotomist Evansville, WI, 03/2013 - 05/2015
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Accentcare - CNA Poway, CA, 04/2011 - 11/2013
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
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