ALETHA SMITH ACOFF
Pleasant Grove,AL
Summary
LEVEL HEADED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WHO REMAINS CALM AND EFFECTIVE IN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND STRESSFUL SITUATIONS. STRONG BELIEF IN IMPORTANCE OF COMPANIONSHIP AND SUPPORT IN PATIENT CARE.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
- grade 5 step 3
- 40 hours/week
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Mental Health Technician
UAB MEDICAL WEST
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients.
- Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry
- Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
- Assist patients with ambulatory
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
CNA
NHS - LEGACY HEALTH & REHABILITATION
12.2008 - 12.2018
- Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors.
- Supported various patients with mobility and ambulatory care.
- Monitored fluid outputs, documented results and collected specimens for testing.
- Complied with all specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Followed and promoted protocols and procedures to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
- Established relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to promote patients' personal care plan goal achievement.
- Observed patient responses and input updates into the computer system.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Clinical Assistant
WESTERN MENTAL HEALTH
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients.
- Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to their concerns, offering support and compassion.
- Reviewed the physician’s calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person.
- Restocked supplies in the front office and in the patient exam rooms when items were running low.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
- Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
- Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
- Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
Education
GED - undefined
Denby High School
Detroit, MI2005
Skills
- Foley catheters
- Exceptional communication skills
- Local/ State health laws knowledge
- Creative problem solver
- Exceptional customer service
- Dementia and Alzheimer's
- Trustworthy companion
- Committed team player
- CPR/First aid certified
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Mental Health Technician
UAB MEDICAL WEST
08.2018 - 05.2021
Clinical Assistant
WESTERN MENTAL HEALTH
07.2016 - 11.2017
CNA
NHS - LEGACY HEALTH & REHABILITATION
12.2008 - 12.2018
GED - undefined
Denby High School
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