Angela Rader
Knoxville,IA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hearthstone-Wesley Life
08.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Direct Support PROFESSIONAL
First Resources Corp.
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Assisting client’s in activities of daily living
- Taking them to outing’s, and appointments.
- Counting and keep track of money
- Light house keeping and meal preparation as well as planning activities and planning their budgets each month.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Child Care Worker, Assistant Teacher
Pella Early Learning Center
01.2012 - 12.2020
- Taking care of children while parents are at work
- Changing diapers and feeding them when working with the younger ones
- As the assistant teacher I helped with lesson plans according to the curriculum
- As the lead teacher for the toddlers I developed lesson plans on teaching them colors, sounds, and ect as well as feeding and changing them.
Dietary Aide
Accura Healthcare of Knoxville
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Cleaned dishes, swept and mop floors
- Set up dining rooms for meals
- Served drinks and food
- Delivered room trays as well as picked up room trays.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Added food items, beverages, and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ridgewood Nursing and Rehab Center
- 01.2014
- Taking care of the elderly by feeding, bathing, dressing and other daily activities of living.
Dietary Aide
Griffin’s Nursing Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Cleaned dishes, swept and mop floors
- Set up dining rooms for meals
- Served drinks and food
- Delivered room trays as well as picked up room trays.
Education
Certificate of Early Childhood Education -
Des Moines Area Community College
01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Job Corps
01.2013
High School Diploma -
Knoxville Community High school
01.2012
Skills
- Experience in assisting the elderly with activities of daily living
- Dependable
- Caring for others
- Family Orientated
- Willing to learn and adapt to change
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Dressing assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility Assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding Assistance
- Positioning Patients
- End of life care
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Preparing meals
- CNA Certification
- Vital signs
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Catheter Care
Activities
I’m passionate about being able to help others thrive in their daily lives and see the difference I make in their personal wellness.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hearthstone-Wesley Life
08.2023 - Current
Direct Support PROFESSIONAL
First Resources Corp.
12.2020 - 05.2023
Dietary Aide
Accura Healthcare of Knoxville
08.2018 - 11.2018
Child Care Worker, Assistant Teacher
Pella Early Learning Center
01.2012 - 12.2020
Dietary Aide
Griffin’s Nursing Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ridgewood Nursing and Rehab Center
- 01.2014
Certificate of Early Childhood Education -
Des Moines Area Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Job Corps
High School Diploma -
Knoxville Community High school
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