Anna Davis-Pope
Enterprise,AL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at HMR Veterans Home, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication. Proven ability to implement infection control practices while fostering a safe and dignified environment for residents.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CNA
HMR Veterans Home
Enterprise, AL
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- 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 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.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, ALSkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Patient transfers
- Clinical documentation
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Infection control practices
- Toileting assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Reliable team player
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Patient relationship building
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient management
- Intake recording
- Documentation expert
- Monitoring fluids
- DBMS
Timeline
CNA
HMR Veterans Home
09.2024 - Current
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College