Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
PCT/CNA/GNA
Na's Place A Haven of Rest
Baltimore, MD
03.2024 - Current
Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming elderly patients.
Assisted with activities of daily living such as feeding, toileting and ambulation.
Administered medications, treatments .
Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance or support in a timely manner.
Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed to maintain a clean environment for elderly residents.
Encouraged independence among elderly residents by assisting them with activities that promote self-care skills.
Observed safety precautions while providing hands-on assistance with basic hygiene needs like showering or shaving.
Protected patients and staff by consistently following infection control, emergency and security procedures. Keep room and other spaces clean refreshed with supplies.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting. Support daily living activities, serving meals and snacks.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Prepare proper dosages, document and distribute medication to residents, coordinated medication changes, deliveries with pharmacies
Patient Care Technician
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
Baltimore, MD
02.2024 - 02.2024
Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring. Assist with patient transfers
Performed EKGs and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN. Collect specimens samples for testing according to established protocols.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns. Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members. Responded quickly in emergency situations.
Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
Participated in quality improvement activities within the department. Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
Documented information in patient charts, communicated status updates to care team, report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurse
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting. Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
Education
Patient Care Technician
It Works Learning Center
Baltimore, MD
11-2021
Certified/Geriatric Nursing Assistant
The Caroline Center
Baltimore, MD
09-2019
Computer Science
Eastern High School
Baltimore, MD
06-1984
Skills
Detailed-oriented, strong communication skills, empathy and compassionate, critical thinker and problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, ability to work well under pressure, independently, and as a part of a team, having experience working with a diverse patient populations