Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Work Preference
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APRIL REESE

W. Coxsackie,NY

Summary

Nursing Assistant with vast knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards. Expertise in developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric care facility residents. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nurse's Assistant

Yes Care
02.2000 - 12.2023
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

Education

GED -

Kingston High School
Kingston, NY
06.1988

Skills

  • CPR Certification
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Organizational Skills
  • End-of-Life Care
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Dressing Assistance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Infection Control
  • Confidentiality
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Emergency Response
  • Time Management
  • Patient Care
  • Professionalism
  • Problem Solving
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Multitasking
  • Transfer Techniques
  • Nursing Procedures
  • Maintaining Boundaries
  • Medical Terminology
  • Active Listening
  • Adaptability
  • Dementia Care
  • Healthcare Regulations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Basic Life Support
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Conducting Intakes
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Quality Assurance
  • Reliable Team Player
  • Valid NYS Driver's License
  • Maintaining Privacy
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Biohazard Disposal
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Positioning Patients
  • Palliative Care
  • Patient Lifting
  • Recording Vital Signs

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off4-day work weekPaid sick leaveWork-life balance

Timeline

Certified Nurse's Assistant

Yes Care
02.2000 - 12.2023

GED -

Kingston High School
APRIL REESE