Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with 10+ years of healthcare professional experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organization skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any atmosphere. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Skills
Feeding assistance expert
EMR / EHR
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Patient-focused care
Responding to emergencies
Supporting Personal Needs
Recording Vital Signs
Preparing Meals
Measuring Bodily Fluids
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Documenting Behaviors
Companionship and Emotional Support
Patient Care
Bathing
Indirect Patient Care
Outpatient care
Inpatient care
Efficient and reliable team player
Adaptable
Compassionate caregiver
Trustworthy companion
Compassionate
Education
Jackson River Technical CenterLow Moore, Va, Expected in ā āCertified :CNA - GPA:
Dabney S Lancaster Community College, Expected in ā āNo Degree:General Studies/Nursing - GPA:
Dabney S Lancaster Community College, Expected in 01/2018 ā āLicensed:Phlebotomy - GPA:
Alleghany High School, Expected in 06/2010 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Certifications
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Licensed Phlebotomist
First Aid and CPR Certified
Work History
Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District - CNA Dalhart, TX, 07/2018 - Current
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
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 staff informed of changes.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Freeman Health System - Phlebotomist Parsons, KS, 07/2018 - Current
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Administered medication such as Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as needed.
Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
Determined appropriate treatments to achieve balance in body.
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