April Thornton
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Rivercity Rehab Center, skilled in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and individualized care plans. A reliable team player dedicated to improving patient outcomes and fostering emotional support during rehabilitation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rivercity Rehab Center
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during rehabilitation processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to health regulations.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature HealthCARE
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Unity Behavioral Health
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques post-discharge from rehabilitation.
- Participated in training new staff on patient care protocols and procedures.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Peterson Warren Academy
Inkster, MI06-1993
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rivercity Rehab Center
12.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature HealthCARE
01.2021 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Unity Behavioral Health
02.2019 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Peterson Warren Academy