Abigail Bianchi
New Ulm,MN
Summary
Attentive Assistant provides skilled support to facilitate operational efficiency and meet challenging requirements. Highly organized, efficiency-driven and proactive in handling simultaneous tasks with little oversight. Excellent planning, problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Dedicated Assistant with established interpersonal skills and eagerness to support team members. Intricate understanding of productivity software and physical office assets. Resourceful interpersonal communications skills lends well to streamlining behind-the-scenes operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Trained Certified Nurses Assistant
Grape Tree Medical Center
Milford, IA
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in administering medications to patients according to prescribed orders and regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, including dosage, route, time administered and patient responses.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient's condition or response to medication.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Prepared medications for administration by counting tablets, labeling containers, pouring liquids.
- Instructed patients on proper use of their medications and answered questions about side effects or other concerns.
- Ensured that all medication orders are properly signed before dispensing drugs to patients.
- Monitored vital signs prior to administering medications to ensure safety of the patient.
- Documented medication errors according to facility policy guidelines.
- Complied with all applicable laws governing the safe distribution of drugs.
- Identified potential problems associated with improper use of medications and reported them promptly.
- Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
- Monitored expiration of medications and medical supplies.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
Certified Nurses Assistant
Oak Hills Living Center
New Ulm, MN
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units using a wheelchair or stretcher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Home Maker
Oak Hills Living Center
New Ulm, MN
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided compassionate care to elderly patients in a nursing home setting.
- Made sure dietary needs were met for the residents.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Licenced Practical Nursing
South Central College
Mankato, MNSkills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Care plan implementation
- Patient Relations
- Electronic Charting
- Infection control procedures
- Patient-focused care
- Monitoring fluids
- Mobility Assistance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Geriatric Care
- Quick problem solver
- Feeding Assistance
- Adaptable
- Range of motion exercises
- Responding to emergencies
- Basic Life Support
- Compassionate
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Safety Precautions
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Respiratory equipment training
- Performing patient intakes
- HIPAA Compliance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Toileting assistance
- Specimen Collection
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Provider Card BLS –American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
Medication Trained Certified Nurses Assistant
Grape Tree Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nurses Assistant
Oak Hills Living Center
01.2021 - 12.2022
Home Maker
Oak Hills Living Center
10.2017 - 01.2021
- First Aid, CPR, AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Provider Card BLS –American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Some College (No Degree) - Licenced Practical Nursing
South Central College
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