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NURSING ASSISTANT
Summary

Compassionate and dependable Nursing Assistant with many skills to offer that have been acquired during the last ten years of dedicated service in the healthcare field with near perfect attendance. Offering a very energetic personality, outstanding work ethic, passion for the field and ambition to further career and acquire new skills to enhance your specific needs.

Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Patient Care and Safety
  • Ambition to advance skills
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Quick problem solver
  • Fast learner
  • Checking accuracy of Medications to be administered and administering medications
  • Mandt certification
  • CPR/First aid certification
  • TB administration certification
  • Flu/strep/covid-19 test administration
Experience
TC Harris SchoolLafayette, INNursing Assistant10/2017 to Current
  • Administer medications including psychotropics, narcotics, and PRN's under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Checking medications in ATC packs sent by pharmacy, against client medication records to assure accuracy prior to administration (for 65 or more clients weekly).
  • Checking medication records printed by pharmacy, to assure accuracy prior to using (for 65 or more clients monthly).
  • Writing physician orders into medication records under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Checking and documenting weights, heights, and vitals for clients on a monthly basis for the facility Psychiatrist, Dietician, and Nurse Practitioner.
  • Providing immediate on-site wound care per First Aid training and certification as well as evaluated client for further medical attention.
  • Stocking medical rooms and doing inventory of supplies to be ordered.
  • Updating client medical reports as needed.
  • Transporting clients for scheduled off-site appointments as well as emergency care.
  • Filing physician orders, treatment plans, and updated medical reports in client charts.
  • Filing medications records monthly.
  • Administering TB, Flu, Strep, and Covid-19 tests for clients and staff.
  • Assisting with on-site Dental and Vision for clients.
  • Assisting with intake of new clients and discharge of current clients.
  • Physically restraining clients for overall safety of client, peers, staff, and building.
  • Calming clients in crisis per Mandt training.
BrightStar CareLafayette, INHome Health Aide07/2015 to 10/2017
  • Furnished personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Maintained scheduled clients as well as filled call-offs while on-call every other week.
  • Maintained patient hygiene by administering bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves. As well as emptied/cleaned/changed colostomy bags and assisted registered nurse in changing catheters.
  • Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
  • Transferred patients with Hoyer lift between bed, chair, and for assisted showers.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients.
  • Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
  • Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
  • Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
  • Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
  • Conducted games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation and entertainment.
  • Maintained CPR and First Aid certifications.
Carroll County ManorDelphi, INNursing Assistant12/2015 to 12/2016
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Provided wound care and dressing changes for residents (bed sores, lacerations, burns, etc.).
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to ensure optimal availability for patient care.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
  • Completed custodial rounds, including sweeping and vacuuming, glass cleaning and trash collecting.
Annie's AngelsNoblesville, INNursing Assistant06/2011 to 01/2015
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to ensure optimal availability for patient care.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Administered medications as needed.
  • Provided support with banking needs.
  • Ran errands such as grocery shopping, pharmacy pick-up, and transporting for medical appointments and emergency care.
  • Checked and changed linens and washed and dried dishes to maintain orderly homes.
  • Laundered bedding and made beds to minimize wrinkles in sheets and keep pillows fluffed.
  • Organized, cleaned and sanitized kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms to eliminate daily germs and keep families healthy.
  • Prepared meals for clients and provided delivery.
  • Provided basic comfort and entertainment to raise happiness and well-being of clients.
Education and Training
GED10/2005Department of Education, Indianapolis, iN
Professional References

Annie Kinsey - Retired owner of Annie's Angels - (317)-246-8218

Julie Leavell - Licensed Practical Nurse at TC Harris - (765) 277-0846

Taylor Clayburn - Previous Registered Nurse at TC Harris - (765) 376-9898

Justin Demay - Building Coordinator at TC Harris (previously my direct supervisor) - (765) 490-3036

Kammie Merriman - previous client service manager at Brightstar Care - (765) 586-1773

Personal References

Michaela Guerrero - current co-worker - (765) 771-9292

Jessica Howard - previous co-worker - (765) 631-4158

Hector Del-Campo - Previous college instructor and current co-worker - (813) 417-1976

Kamryn Griggs - current co-worker - (765) 421-7835

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • TC Harris School
  • BrightStar Care
  • Carroll County Manor
  • Annie's Angels

School Attended

  • Department of Education

Job Titles Held:

  • Nursing Assistant
  • Home Health Aide

Degrees

  • GED 10/2005

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