Dynamic and results-driven CNA with extensive experience at various hospital setting, excelling in patient care, cardiac monitoring and patient documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective communication and teamwork, while maintaining high standards of infection control. Committed to delivering compassionate care and fostering a positive environment for patients and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA2/ Monitor Techinician/ Unit Clerk coordinator
Asante Three Rivers Medical Hospital
Grants Pass, Oregon
10.2022 - Current
Demonstrates excellence in clinical practice by willingly following directions of RN, LPN, Physician or Physician Assistant Promotes patient safety and comfort by providing for ADL's, assist with feeding patients as necessary, ambulating, turning, and positioning patients, providing fresh water, nourishment between meals, providing patient's personal hygiene by giving perineal care, baths, helping with showers, oral care, assisting with travel to and from the bathroom or bedside commode, bedpans, urinals, and briefs every shift and as needed throughout the shift Monitors patient parameters delegated, and reports abnormalities, changes, or concerns to the appropriate staff member, through an active application of responsive observation knowledge base Maintain patient stability by collecting VS, weight and record I/O's information, all documented in real time. Values that are out of normal range are reported to RN's in a timely manner Provides change of shift report to on-coming staff, using a standardized report format Applies CNA2 Acute care enhanced knowledge of Infection Control practices in all patient care Documents patients and families response and effectiveness of teaching and interventions per department standards. Uses approved medical abbreviations and terminology in all documentation Provides patient care based on psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age specific needs under the direct supervision of RN/LPN Works cooperatively with internal and external customers Communicates problem via chain of command and actively participates in problem resolution, using enhanced CNA2 Acute care communication skills Gives positive feedback as well as constructive criticism when personally interacting with colleagues. Build and maintained peer to peer accountability on the unit Works collaboratively with all members of the unit, maintaining teamwork and positive atmosphere Participates education and performance improvement activities to provide a quality service and keep current with industry changes Takes personal responsibility for maintaining certifications, along with BLS and all required certifications Assumes responsibility for compliance with regulatory requirements
Continuously observing and interpreting cardiac rhythms from patient monitors, recording any significant changes or abnormalities in patient heart rhythms, notifying nurses or other medical professionals of any alarms, critical changes, or potential emergencies, effectively communicating with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members about patient status, adhering to established protocols for monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
Perform administrative tasks such as order entry, placing reports into patient's medical records, assisting with chart preparation for admissions, patient transfers, surgery and other related duties, demonstrate strong computer skills using different software applications, facilitate workflow in the nursing units, communication of information and transcription of physicians' orders under the supervision of an RN, promote patient safety and comfort and actively participate in patient satisfaction, demonstrate advanced Responsive Observations knowledge base in practice of care, provide excellent communication between staff and patients
Pediatric CNA
Oregon Health Sciences University - Doernbecher
Portland, Oregon
12.2021 - 10.2022
Assist patient, patient's families, nursing staff and other support staff to assure the delivery of safe, quality casein alignment with the mission and vision of Doernbecher Children's Hospital and OHSU In the float pool role, you will have the opportunity to work in multiple locations with different patient populations Assist with admitting and discharge Obtain accurate vitals signs and weight Complete all unit specific CNA documentation in the patient medical record related to: admissions, daily care, vital signs, weight, intake and output, discharge, etc Assist the patient with any and all basic hygiene, lifting, transport, dietary support, and other personal needs and medical necessities Report potential compliance problems outlines in the code of conduct
CNA
Bonner General Health
Sandpoint, Idaho
10.2018 - 11.2021
Performs clerical duties, maintains policy and procedure manuals, and enters charges Responsible for accurate record keeping Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respiration, B/P noninvasive and/or manual, accucheck, pulse oximeter readings, and weight as directed by the plan of care and reports abnormal results to RN staff Provides safe patient transfer, ambulation and transport for the patient Provides and records nutrition and fluid intake as directed and record output including foley catheters, drains, etc. Performs clerical functions including inventory, ordering, and stocking, restocking rooms Sets up and maintains medical records Follows emergency procedures as directed Observes, reports to RN and documents patients status, all cares or services provided Follows basic infection control principles Clean rooms and patient care equipment as needed Maintains a clean, safe and healthy environment in the patient's area Provides to the patients appropriate and safe personal hygiene and grooming Shows empathy, respect and concern for, and preservation of the dignity of all the persons including family and visitors Acts as a receptionist for all the visitor or personnel requiring information assistance, including telephone and message services, as per hospital policy Presents a well-informed, competent and professional attitude and appearance Maintains familiarity with all hospital policies and procedure related to this position and location of various departments Additional Essential Functions as outline in the job description
CNA
Boundary Community Hospital
Bonners Ferry, Idaho
06.2016 - 10.2018
Will perform personal hygiene and care of patients (oral care, hair care including shaving, nail care, peri care with or without attends, catheter care, AM/PM care, partial baths, complete baths, bed making, ambulation of resident, dressing residents, feeding including residents with swallowing difficulties, range of motion exercises, restraint use, hand washing), complete flow sheets and write brief statements and take vital signs. Transfers patients to and from, either assisted or unassisted, with all the following: bed, wheelchair. chair, stretcher, examination table, commode, scales and floor. Repositions patient if in a bed, wheelchair, chair, stretcher, examination table, commode, scales and floor. Provides team support to all other residents in the unit as requested during the shift. Provides direct care to partners (another CNA's) residents during shift for breaks, lunches and with difficult residents. Completes all necessary documentation of care given on assigned residents. Reports all necessary/abnormal information about the patient to the charge nurse. Follows instructions received from licensed staff (RN's, LPN's, Physicians). Participates in code situations as chest compressor or recorder in ECF, ACF or ED. Prioritizes, presenting problems to be handled during shift. Address, with supporting documentation, any questions or concerns regarding patient care with the charge nurse. Addresses patients, visitors and co-workers in a pleasant, respectful manner and displays courtesy at all times. Makes frequent visual checks (at least every 30 minutes) on assigned residents. Maintains at all times patient's rights. Preceptor new employees. Monitors the physical environment of the ECF and notifies charge nurse when necessary. Receives and places confidential information with courtesy, accuracy and respect at all times. Adheres to the guidelines set forth in the facilities Personnel Policy Manual and Policy and Procedure Manuals. Completes annual review and keeps CPR certification and TB vaccine current. Maintains required education credits per facility policy. Adheres to uniform and hygiene requirements as set forth in the Personnel Policy Manual. Reacts properly and follow correct policy and procedure in an emergency and/or disaster. Participates occasionally in resident activities, in-house as well as out of the facility activities. Must be willing to assist in other areas as the need arises. Stocks supplies. Attends all staff meetings. Cleans equipment.
CNA
Life Care Center of Sandpoint
Sandpoint, Idaho
01.2016 - 06.2016
Following the care plan as directed by supervising nurse. Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Answered call lights and aided in resident comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment. Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment. Reported any unusual circumstances in the residents' condition or environment. Performed elerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing. Assisted residents with ambulation and crutch walking. Turned and positioned residents to maintain comfort and minimize problems. Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications. Documents objective data and routine aspects of resident care. Assisted the nurse in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations. Provided a comforting and soothing environment. Transported residents to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements. Accompanied residents to medical appointments. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of residents. Answered residents calls for care and feeding. Observed residents responses and input updates into the computer system. Supported residents' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing. Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions. Assisted with residents transfer and ambulation. Performed direct resident care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety. Monitored fluid outputs, documented results and collected specimens for testing. Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds. Cleaning and disinfect equipment.
Supervisor/Manager of Patient Care Services at Asante Three Rivers Medical CenterSupervisor/Manager of Patient Care Services at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center