Alma Taylor
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Certified Patient Care Nursing Assistant with 3 years of direct patient care in hospitals and senior living facilities. Passionate professional with proven success at kindly addressing patient and resident needs while also meeting institutional goals effectively. Dedicated to understanding and implementing current patient care practices and to communicating clearly with patients, family and colleagues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA/CNA
ElderCare Services LV LLC
Las Vegas, NV
09.2020 - Current
- Reported abnormal changes or patterns in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff and understood and followed regulations regarding injury or possible abuse.
- Communicated and interacted effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors and practiced flexible, creative care in addition to mandated standard care.
- Promoted patient's mental alertness and physical agility through involvement in activities of interest and delivered basic emotional and psychological support to patient and family.
- Cultivated homelike environment in nursing home, protected and promoted resident rights and helped maintain maximum independence and control for residents.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
CNA
Advanced Health Care of Paradise
Las Vegas, NV
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
St Therese Learning Learning Institute
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Preparing meals
- Quality assurance controls
- Helping with medication
- General housekeeping ability
- Collecting vital signs
- Good work ethic
Timeline
CNA
Advanced Health Care of Paradise
03.2022 - 07.2022
PCA/CNA
ElderCare Services LV LLC
09.2020 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
St Therese Learning Learning Institute
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