Compassionate professional possessing exceptional communication and organizational skills. Offering several years of experience in providing basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Accustomed to feeding, bathing, grooming and transporting patients. Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator
Aurora BayCare Medical Center/
Green Bay, WI
08.2015 - Current
Assisted nurses with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
Processed paperwork related to hospital admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure seamless workflow and patient satisfaction.