Carissa Scarbrough
CNA/transcriptionist
Gallipolis Ferry,WV
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. 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. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ravenswood Care Center
Ravenswood, WV
01.2010 - 07.2012
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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 needs.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight 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.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 24-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for numerous patient rooms.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WVSome College (No Degree) -
Charleston School of Beauty Culture
Charleston, WVSkills
- Vital Signs Collection
- Observation Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Caregiver Relations
- Feeding Assistance
- Nutrition and Diet
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Bedsore Prevention
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Fluid Measurement
- Emotional and Social Support
- Linen Replacements
- Needs Determination
- Care Monitoring
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Calm Under Stress
- Family Education
- Oral Hygiene
- Wound Care
- Intercultural Competence
- Quality Assurance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Time Management
- Patient Positioning
- CPR Certification
- Injury Prevention
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Patient Care Quality
- Heavy Lifting
- Catheter Care
- CNA Certification
- Emotional Intelligence
- Attention to Detail
- Health Insurance Verification
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Universal Precautions
- Willingness to Learn
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Emergency Response
- First Aid Certification
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Meal Preparation
- Consistent Follow Through
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Patient Safety Management
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ravenswood Care Center
01.2010 - 07.2012
Some College (No Degree) -
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Some College (No Degree) -
Charleston School of Beauty Culture
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