Certified Nursing Assistant offering 8 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about medical terminology, acute health care settings i.e Hospitals & Assisted living facility.
Skills
Monitoring fluids
Helping with medication
Documentation procedures expert
Knowledge of state regulations
Organization and planning
Behavior redirection
Collecting specimens
Medical terminology knowledge
Patient relations
Infection control procedures
CPR and BLS certified
Collecting vital signs
Monitoring I & O
Critical thinking
Catheter Care
General housekeeping ability
Charting expertise
Understands mobility assistance needs
Decision-making
Multitasking
Organizational skills
Compassionate client care
Grooming and bathing assistance
Preparing meals
Client safety and first aid
Client documentation
Experience
07/2020 to Current
Direct Support ProfessionalElwyn – Woodland Hills, CA,
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients for smooth, quality care.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
Kept detailed records of patient care, [Bowel Movement and Menstrual chart].
Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens to prevent spread of infection.
Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
04/2020 to Current
Nursing AssistantAtlantic Health System – New Brunswick, NJ,
Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
07/2017 to 06/2018
Home Health AideAce Hardware – Canton, GA,
Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
Provided mental and emotional support to keep clients happy and healthy.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Delivered individualized care and services management for all patients.
Followed physician orders when providing care and monitoring client well-being, safety and comfort.
Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
Delivered high level of assistance in general household duties, which included cooking, meal prep and food shopping.
Education and Training
Expected in 11/1992
High School Diploma: Trench Town Comprehensive High School - Kingston, WI, GPA:
Expected in
: Licensed Nursing Aide Igbans Vocational Training School - New York, NY, GPA:
Certifications
Certified Home Health Aide
CPR & BLS certified through American Heart Association
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