Efficient and reliable Licensed Nursing Assistant with 7 years of hospital experience. Skilled in accurately charting patient records. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering 20 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Proactive worker committed to helping medical team provide top-notch patient care. Well-qualified healthcare professional adept at managing specimens, assisting with mobility and responding to emergencies. Certified in BLS. Experience with Med/Surg, Labor and Delivery, ICU, ED, Geriatrics, and Home Care.
*Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
*Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical
outcome and overall happiness.
*Delivered assistance to clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing,
physical transfers and care for incontinence.
*Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing
attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
*Assisted patient with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to
overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
*Provided direct personal care and administrative services to client.
*Assisted disabled client in any way necessary to facilitate independence and
well-being.
*Helped client safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility
assistance such as wheelchair by providing consistent support.
*Ensured safety and well-being of client in alignment with care plan.
*Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in clients' condition or
environment immediately to Registered Nurse.
*Checked vital signs on an as needed basis and contacted Registered Nurse
regarding any patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
*Provided patient with assistance in completing such tasks as personal care and PROM, effectively reducing daily burden on family members.
*Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes to
keep healthcare team updated.
*Worked to improve and enhance patients' life through effective and compassionate care.
*Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or
environment immediately to Nurse Supervisor.
*Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and household chores.
*Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, consulting
with Nurse Supervisor to address concerns and protect each person from any harm.
*Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking
classes in subjects to improve all required skills needed to do my job.
*Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
St. John's Medical Center
ER Unit Clerk, CNA 2001-2007
Main focal point of communication for the ER. Ordered lab tests, x-rays, MRI, ultrasound, EKG at request of the ER physicians. Sent specimens to the lab for testing. Followed infection control procedures. Assisted other departments with CNA care during times of need.
ICU- CNA, CCT 2000-2001
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming,and transferring. Performed vital signs, glucose testing and assisting Registered Nurses in administrating injections. Assisted nurses and physicians in treatment of patients with chronic and acute health problems including; MI, arrhythmia's COPD, stroke, post-surgical, and trauma.