Licensed Nursing Assistant Resume Example Tempe Post Accute

LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant for 20+ years and have enjoyed every year, learning so much over the years and being able to share some of my knowldge with other cna"s .

Skills

Patient Management
Measuring bodily fluids
Supporting personal needs
Patient-focused care
Observing responses
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Direct Patient Care
EMR / EHR
Patient Assessments

Documenting behaviors
Companionship and emotional support
Transporting patients
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Responding to emergencies
Recording vital signs
Feeding assistance expert
Chronic disease management
Inpatient care

Work History

Licensed Nursing Assistant, 12/2019 to Current
Tempe Post Accute – Tempe, AZ

Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

Patient Care Technician, 11/2016 to 11/2019
Tacoma General Hospital – Tacoma, WA

Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Transported elderly patients to and from facilities and performed essential ambulatory care.
Collected and transported urine and stool specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Cared for patients by providing , personal care and ambulation.
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Nurse
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Organized and maintained general supply storage areas.

Restorative Nurse Assistant, 07/2009 to 11/2019
Tacoma Lutheran Home – Tacoma, WA

Utilized approved restorative approaches and adhered to treatment plans in execution of patient care, making recommendations to Therapy
Assisted patients in development and maintenance of personal skills, including eating, dressing and grooming.
Operated equipment appropriately and according to user instructions, reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
Communicated effectively with patients to identify needs and establish comfortability level throughout therapeutic exercises.
Administered variety of therapeutic treatments to patients such as range of motion, progressive mobility exercises and speech therapy.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.

Education

High School Diploma: 1987
John F Kennedy - Guam

Associate of Arts: Emergency Medical TechnicianTacoma Community College - Tacoma, WA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Tempe Post Accute
Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma Lutheran Home

School Attended

John F Kennedy
Tacoma Community College

Job Titles Held:

Licensed Nursing Assistant
Patient Care Technician
Restorative Nurse Assistant

Degrees

High School Diploma : 1987
Associate of Arts : Emergency Medical Technician

Licensed Nursing Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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