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PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT P.C.A. /CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with 3 to 4 years of strong work ethic and experience in long term care facilities. Experience in serving residents of all ages but have excellent experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. Great time management skills, while always providing compassionate care to patients. Can work well in both team-based and independent work environment's.

Skills
  • Can work in high intense environment's while still providing calm and excellent care to my patients
  • Fast learner
  • Quick problem solver
  • Always companionate
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Understands medical procedures
  • Understands infection control procedures
Experience
Personal Care Assistant P.C.A. /Certified Nursing Assistant, Missoula Health and Rehabilitation Center , March 2018-CurrentMissoula, MT
  • Daily medication passes that involve anything from vitamins, basic medications, insulin's, narcotics
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Proper wound care pressure sores, open wounds, diabetic ulcers, etc.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
  • Catheter change, and preparation of both male, and female
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Scheduling doctor appointments for residents as needed
  • Ordering medications
  • Consulting with residents doctors, and nurses
  • Daily vitals that include blood pressure, temperer, oxygen levels, respirations, blood sugar
  • Passing out meal trays to correct resident
  • Proper understanding of how to send residents to hospital in case of emergency
  • How to document, and how to contact family, and provider in case of emergency
  • Consulting, and comforting residents when needed
  • Being a companionate caregiver always
Certified Nursing Assistant / Caregiver, The springs of Missoula , March 2019-February 2020Missoula, MT
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted patients with dressing
  • Volunteered to go on trips with facility
  • Understanding proper Resident comfort care(s) for hospice
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
  • Catheter care change, and preparation of both male, and female
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Dietary Aide, Missoula Health and Rehabilitation Center , March 2016-July 2018Missoula, MT
  • Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs with accuracy and speed.
  • Helped patients with special needs eat meals with kindness and patience.
  • Researched and identified ingredients and nutritional components of foods, diets and menu choices.
  • Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
  • Coordinated nutritional care with other healthcare team members and managed care actions related to diet management.
  • Educated employees by serving as nutrition resource to departmental and healthcare staff to enhance nutritional services.
  • Recommended appropriate feeding schedules and methods to meet nutritional needs and abilities.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest research and trends through extended education and professional development courses.
  • Encouraged clients and caregivers to follow recommended food guidelines for well-balanced diets by giving suggestions of various wholesome foods and meals.
Cook, Missoula Health and Rehabilitation Center, March 2016-July 2018Missoula, MT
  • Prepared specialized meals; soft, dysphagia, pure, renal, diabetics etc.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Interacted effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
  • Created approximately 100+ orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations to delight patrons.
  • Prepared more than 100+ dishes per day in fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
  • Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Education and Training
Associate of ScienceRespiratory Therapy, Missoula College, Missoula, MT
High School DiplomaHellgate High School, MissoulaMT
Certifications
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Missoula Health and Rehabilitation Center
  • The springs of Missoula

School Attended

  • Missoula College
  • Hellgate High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Personal Care Assistant P.C.A. /Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Nursing Assistant / Caregiver
  • Dietary Aide
  • Cook

Degrees

  • Associate of Science
    High School Diploma

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