April Baker
LOUISVILLE,KY
Summary
CNA with 21 years experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing nursing care. Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Monitor Technician
Norton Audubon Hospital
Louisville , KY
2020.05 - Current
- Observe over 70 heartbeats and electrocardiograms to assist with interpretations and diagnosis of conditions related to heart.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norton Healthcare
Louisville , KY
1999.08 - 2020.05
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in patients condition or environment.
- Individualized care in 16 bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western High School
Louisville, KY1987
Skills
- Committed team player
- Compassionate caregiver
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Companionship and emotional support
- Trustworthy companion
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Feeding assistance
- Qualified in patient
- Professional bedside manner
- Foley catheters
- Lab collecting
- EKG
- Heart Monitoring
Timeline
Monitor Technician
Norton Audubon Hospital
2020.05 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norton Healthcare
1999.08 - 2020.05
High School Diploma -
Western High School
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