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Ann Richardson

Garland,TX

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical/home settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Home Instead Care
Granbury, TX
02.2023 - Current

I had to do all the ADL as well as all the home health care duties and worked with hospice care patients.

CNA

Granbury Care Center
Granbury, TX
11.2019 - 12.2022
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

CNA

Focused Care @ Hamilton
Hamilton, TX
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

El Centro College
Dallas, TX
07.2028

Skills

  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Catheter Change and Preparation
  • Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Responding to Emergencies as I was also an EMT
  • Charting Expertise
  • Medication Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance Expertise
  • Wound Care
  • Compassionate Caregiver
  • Active Listening
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Measuring Bodily Fluids
  • Disability Care
  • Patient Relationship-Building
  • Efficient and Reliable Team Player
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Intake Recording
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Unit Supply Maintenance
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Observation Documentation
  • Bed Transfers
  • Monitoring Fluids
  • Infection Control
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Feeding Tube Management
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Observing Responses
  • Symptom Documentation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Service-Orientation
  • Geriatrics
  • Troubleshooting

Timeline

CNA

Home Instead Care
02.2023 - Current

CNA

Focused Care @ Hamilton
01.2022 - 07.2022

CNA

Granbury Care Center
11.2019 - 12.2022

Associate of Applied Science -

El Centro College
Ann Richardson