travel certified nursing assistant resume example with 13+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Dynamic Emergency Department Technician offering 1 year 3 months background. Highly skilled in assisting physicians and nurses with wide range of bedside procedures, cleaning and restocking treatment areas and maintaining highest standards of safety. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes.
Sincere Nurse Aide offering superior skills in patient needs assessment and healthcare team collaboration. Passionate multi-tasker dedicated to supporting team objectives to facilitate top-quality care. Well-versed in monitoring and noting vital signs, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas and assisting with personal hygiene tasks such as toileting and grooming. Compassionate professional certified in long term care with over 19 years experience.
Skills
Drawing Blood
12-Lead EKG Monitoring
HIPAA Compliance
Documenting Behaviors
Recording Vital Signs
Teamwork
Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Direct Patient Care
Transporting patients
Experience
08/2020 to Current
Travel Certified Nursing AssistantAbsolut Care – Buffalo, NY,
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
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.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
04/2019 to Current
Emergency Room TechnicianTrinity Health Corporation – Carnegie, PA,
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
Used EPIC software to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with RNs and providers.
Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs.
Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
Cleaned, maintained and restocked treatment areas.
Administered basic wound care,and insertion of Foley catheters.
Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, including blood pressure, height, weight and drawing blood.
Carried out phlebotomy procedures, including preparing patients, finding viable veins and watching for adverse reactions
Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Cared for average of 10-12 patients per eight hour shift in long term care facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and assisting LPN with wound treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and respirations to stay on top of symptoms and keep LPNs informed of changes.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education and Training
Expected in to to
No Degree: Nursing Assistant Program Forrest Junior College - Anderson, SC, GPA:
Completed coursework towards Certified Nursing Assitant Program as well as Medical Assistant Healthcare (May 2001)
Expected in 5 1996 to to
High School Diploma: Westside High School - Anderson, SC GPA:
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