Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Skills
Infection Control Standards
Hospice and Palliative Care
Feeding Assistance
Patient Care
Dementia Knowledge
Bathing
ADLs Assistance
Professional bedside manner
Measuring bodily fluids
Recording vital signs
Work History
01/2021 to Current
Patient Care TechnicianCook Children's Healthcare – Arlington, TX,
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Assisted with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve skills.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
01/2021 to Current
CNAMedstar Research Institute – Charlotte Hall, MD,
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet all needs.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
06/2019 to 01/2020
CNAMedstar Research Institute – Dundalk, MD,
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet all needs.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
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.
02/2016 to 03/2019
CNAMedstar Research Institute – Falls Church, VA,
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet all needs.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
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.
Education
Expected in 05/2014
Diploma: General Smith County High School - Carthage, TN GPA:
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