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Abbey Garris

Herrin,IL

Summary

Dedicated CNA with experience at Helia Healthcare, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Demonstrated compassion and empathy while enhancing patient independence and satisfaction. Collaborated effectively with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans, ensuring compliance with HIPAA guidelines and promoting dignity in daily living activities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cna

Helia Healthcare
Herrin, IL
01.2020 - 01.2026
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Tracked vital signs and promptly informed nursing staff of any significant changes to ensure patient safety.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for residents.
  • Supported mobility assistance, utilizing safe transfer techniques to enhance patient independence.
  • Educated patients and families on care routines and health management strategies.
  • Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge base.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

John A Logan College
Carterville, IL
08-2020

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Feeding assistance
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Bathing assistance

Timeline

Cna

Helia Healthcare
01.2020 - 01.2026

Associate of Science - Nursing

John A Logan College