Anna Widrick
Theresa ,NY
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and HIPAA compliance, honed at Samaritan Medical Services. Exceptional at vital signs monitoring and providing compassionate support, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Demonstrated ability to improve team efficiency and patient satisfaction through effective communication and care coordination.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Samaritan Medical Services
01.2005 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Samaritan Keep Home
07.2003 - 01.2005
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Nurse's Aide
Mercy Hospital
01.1994 - 01.2003
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carthage High School
Carthage, NY06.1985
Skills
Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Reliable team player
Direct Patient Care
Collecting vital signs
Compassionate
Bedside manner
Vital signs monitoring
Safety Precautions
Recording vital signs
Patient-focused care
Electronic Charting
Companionship and emotional support
Documenting behaviors
Feeding Assistance
End of life care
Adaptable
Healthcare ethics
Urinary Catheter Care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Samaritan Medical Services
01.2005 - 09.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Samaritan Keep Home
07.2003 - 01.2005
Nurse's Aide
Mercy Hospital
01.1994 - 01.2003
High School Diploma -
Carthage High School