Geriatric Nursing Assistant Resume Example Genesis Healthcare

GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT

Summary

Experienced Healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated with Phlebotomy certification and Certified Nursing Assistant.

Skills

Inventory
Multitasking & Organization
Patient relations
Calm and level-headed under duress
Collecting specimens
Collecting vital signs
Electronic charting

Patient assessment
Patient safety
Flexible
Feeding assistance specialist
Sterilization techniques
Monitoring fluids
Grooming and bathing assistance

Experience

Geriatric Nursing AssistantGenesis HealthCare | Baltimore, MD | Mar 2008-Oct 2016

Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Attended to patients in 140-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Monitored vital signs, measure and record patient fluid intake and output

Certified Nursing AssistantPrivate Duty | Parkville, MD | Apr 2009-Dec 2017

Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.

Patient Care TechnicianInfinite Medical Express | Edgewood, MD | Aug 2017-Dec 2019

Collect blood samples via venipuncture and skin punture, ensuring patient is comfortable to reduce an anxiety
Take vitals, pulse oxygen, temperature, glucose testing, EKG's, urinalysis and charting
Front desk assistant, answer incoming calls, schedule patients appointments and collect payments
Apply proper techniques when dressing handling and preparing specimen samples to minimize cross contamination and help guarantee quality laboratory results
Verify and update patient information prior to collecting samples
Recorded patient vital signs, including temperature and blood pressure and accurately documented information in patient management system
Confirmed all samples were correctly labeled and package prior to shipping
Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized work station and equipment, disposing sharp waste into appropriate containers
Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.

Education and Training

High School DiplomaForest Park High School | | Baltimore, MD | Jun 2006

Some College (No Degree)The Community College of Baltimore County | Catonsville, MD

Certifications

Current Phlebotomy certification
Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Certified in CPR/First Aid

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Genesis HealthCare
Private Duty
Infinite Medical Express

School Attended

Forest Park High School
The Community College of Baltimore County

Job Titles Held:

Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
Patient Care Technician

Degrees

High School Diploma
Some College (No Degree)

Geriatric Nursing Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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