Alicia Buckner
St. Louis,Missouri
Summary
Over twenty years, of experience in a healthcare setting. Patient focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of caring for patients across life span. Empathetic CNA commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration and unprecedented patient relations. Interacts with patients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
ST. Louis, MO
09.2017 - Current
- Hand hygiene, pressure injury prevention, hourly rounds, documentation, direct patient care, nutrition, bowel and bladder training, Foley insertion and care, tracheostomy care, straight catherization, colostomy care, dressing changes, recognizes physical and psychological emergency and take appropriate action, daily weights, ADL’s, manual blood pressure, vs.
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Nursing Skills Experience
St. Louis, MO
01.2004 - Current
- Demonstrate teamwork, time management, patience, flexibility communications skills, Cultural Awareness, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Telemetry, Empathy, Patient Assessment, Infection Control, Knowledge to perform and evaluate diagnostic tests, IV management, HIPPA compliance, phlebotomy, NG tube insertion and feeding, CBI, enema administration, ambulation aids, anger diffusion, anti-embolism fitting, SCD, Incentive spirometry, blood glucose monitoring, Cardiac monitoring, care of spinal cord and bariatric patients, care of chest tube, central venous catheter, communication skills with mental health patients, PCA pump, CVP measurement with manometer, communication with a person with dementia, discharge planning, Insulin injections, eating disorders, alcohol withdrawal, eye drop instillation, fall prevention, fluid balance monitoring, grief support for patients and family, hearing aid care, denture care, incident report, inhaler techniques, intramuscular injections, Intravenous drug administration, nasal drops and sprays, mouth care ,MRSA swab technique, nebulizer therapy, CPAP/BIPAP set up, Nursing handover report, oxygen therapy(nasal canula, non-rebreather mask, simple face mask, venturi system), non-pharmacological measures, peak expiratory measurement, sterile technique, principles of aseptic non- touch technique, range of motion exercises, arthroplasty care, Jackson Pratt drain, Penrose drain, Hemovac drain, negative pressure wound therapy, safe disposal of waste, sharps, linen, and equipment, active chemotherapy patient care, restraint care, splint/sling/brace applying, subcutaneous injection, tracheal dressing and suctioning, use of masks, care of Tuberculosis patients, daily weights, wet to dry dressing care, nephrostomy care, ileostomy care.
Education
Bachelor Science Nursing - undefined
Skills
- Detailed oriented
- Communications skills
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation
- Leadership
- Mental health
- Nursing
- Peak flow meter
- Phlebotomy
- Teamwork
- Telemetry
- Time management
- Documenting behaviors
Accomplishments
Student Government Association and mentor to underclassman.
Affiliations
Chi Eta Phi Sorority an international nonprofit, professional service organization for registered professional nurses and student nurses.
Timeline
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2017 - Current
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Nursing Skills Experience
01.2004 - Current
Bachelor Science Nursing - undefined
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