Compassionate Restorative Nurse Assistant with proven expertise at Gilroy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, enhancing patient mobility and independence through tailored exercise administration and effective care planning. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and attention to detail, fostering positive patient experiences and promoting emotional well-being while ensuring compliance with care standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative Nurse Assistant
Gilroy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
01.2009 - 04.2014
Assisted nursing staff in implementing restorative care plans for residents.
Supported residents in daily activities to enhance mobility and independence.
Monitored and reported changes in residents' physical and emotional well-being.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
Educated residents on exercises to improve strength and coordination.
Documented patient progress accurately to ensure compliance with care standards.
Led group therapy sessions to promote social interaction and engagement among residents.
Administered variety of therapeutic treatments to patients such as range of motion, progressive mobility exercises and speech therapy.
Promoted patient satisfaction by actively listening to concerns and addressing them promptly and professionally.
Utilized approved restorative approaches and adhered to treatment plans in execution of patient care.
Supported the nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient-centered care through assistance with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
Provided compassionate care, promoting a positive environment that facilitated emotional well-being of patients.
Assisted patients in development of eating, dressing and grooming skills.
Operated equipment appropriately and according to user instructions, reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
Assisted in reducing hospital readmissions by closely monitoring and addressing patients'' needs.
Educated family members on effective techniques for providing home-based restorative care, fostering seamless transitions from hospital to home settings.
Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of therapy session outcomes to track patients' progress towards treatment goals.
Evaluated patients'' response to treatment interventions, adjusting plans as needed for optimal progress towards goals.
Coordinated adaptive equipment usage for improved functionality during therapy sessions, maximizing rehabilitation results.
Improved patients'' mobility and independence by conducting therapeutic exercises and activities.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
Communicated effectively with patients to identify needs and establish comfortability level throughout therapeutic exercises.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
Institute of Medical Education
08.2008
High School Diploma -
Hollister High School
Hollister, CA
08.2007
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Accomplishments
Many hours of volunteer work in a public school setting with children of all ages. Very active member in volunteering in various sports of my children.