At Bon Secours Hospital, I excelled as a Certified Nursing Assistant, showcasing a blend of compassionate care and technical proficiency in patient support. Leveraging skills in vital signs monitoring and empathetic patient interaction, I contributed to enhancing patient satisfaction and care quality. My adeptness in HIPAA compliance and electronic charting, coupled with a commitment to healthcare ethics, positioned me as a reliable team player in a dynamic healthcare environment.
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April Johnson
Franklin,VA
Summary
Overview
1
year of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Bon Secours Hospital
Certified Nursing Assistant
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- 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.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of 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.
- 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.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
Education
MedCertsChicago, IL
No Degree from Clinical Medical Assistant
12-2024
University Overview
Healthcare ConnectionBirmingham, AL
No Degree from Certified Nursing Assistant
04-2011
University Overview
Norfolk Vocational SchoolNorfolk, VA
Associate of Applied Science from Dental Assistant
06-1991
University Overview
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Colostomy care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Feeding assistance expert
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Condition monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Quality assurance
- EMR / EHR
- Tracheostomy care
- Chronic disease management
- Vital sign recording
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Quick problem solver
- Toileting assistance
- Performing patient intakes
- Intake recording
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Admitting support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Family support and assistance
- Documentation expert
- Range of motion exercises
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Collecting specimens
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Oxygen therapy
- CNA certification
- Vital signs
- G-tube care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Infection Control Certificate(IC)-Various providers offer courses that certify knowledge in preventing the spread of infections within healthcare facilities.
- Basic Food Safety/Food Handler's Card(varies by location)-State or local public health departments, necessary in settings where food handling occurs.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- [Name of Certification] [Issuing Organization] [Year Month] April M Johnson State of Virginia Department of Health, May 2024
- Virginia
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bon Secours Hospital
08.2023 - Current
MedCerts
No Degree from Clinical Medical Assistant
Healthcare Connection
No Degree from Certified Nursing Assistant
Norfolk Vocational School
Associate of Applied Science from Dental Assistant