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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
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Experience
Geriatric Nursing AssistantDiakon Lutheran Social Ministries | Mechanicsburg , PA | 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 AssistantChi Health | Beach , ND | 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 TechnicianDeaconess Health System | Newburgh , IN | 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 | | City, State | Jun 2006
Some College (No Degree)The Community College of Baltimore County | City, State
Certifications
- Current Phlebotomy certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant
- Certified in CPR/First Aid
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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)
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