Arminda Cleary
Wheewlright,KY
Summary
Compassionate State Registered Nursing Assistant with proven expertise at Knott Co Health and Rehabilitation, enhancing patient care through effective vital signs monitoring and empathetic support. Recognized for improving patient satisfaction scores by fostering strong relationships and delivering individualized care, while adhering to HIPAA compliance and infection control standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
State Registered Nursing Assistant
Knott Co Health and Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Contributed to high-quality patient care by maintaining accurate documentation of patient information and progress notes.
- Assisted in wound care procedures, ensuring proper infection control measures were followed for optimal healing results.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention and treatment.
- Streamlined nurse workflow by anticipating needs and proactively completing tasks such as room setup or equipment preparation.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Supported patient mobility through careful transfers, ambulation assistance, and range-of-motion exercises as needed.
- Assisted nurses with daily tasks, ensuring efficient operations within the healthcare facility.
- Performed routine nursing assistant duties, maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through diligent turning/repositioning routines per established protocol.
- Ensured adherence to infection control standards by consistently following appropriate handwashing techniques and utilizing personal protective equipment.
- Provided feeding assistance to patients who required help during meal times while monitoring nutritional intake levels closely.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques, encouraging independence and improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications under supervision, adhering strictly to facility protocols and safety guidelines.
- Connected effectively with culturally diverse populations using strong interpersonal skills coupled with cultural sensitivity.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing assistant duties and responsibilities.
- Boosted patient satisfaction scores by consistently demonstrating a caring, empathetic demeanor while addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients with various needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult situations, promoting a positive atmosphere.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and medical staff members alike.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- 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 residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Perry County Central High School
Hazard Ky Skills
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare ethics
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate
- Dressing assistance
- Patient lifting
- Supporting personal needs
- Safety precautions
- Compassionate caregiver
- Adaptable
- Bedside manner
- Patient relationship building
- Patient assessments
- Electronic charting
- End-of-life care
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Specimen collection
- Responding to emergencies
- Maintaining privacy
- Companionship and emotional support
- Valid state driver's license
- Mobility assistance
- Ambulation assistance
- Tracheostomy care
- Intake recording
- Catheter change and preparation
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Range of motion exercises
- Able to lift number pounds
- Toileting assistance
- Family support and assistance
- G-tube care
- Vital sign recording
- Infection control procedures
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Vital signs
Timeline
State Registered Nursing Assistant
Knott Co Health and Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 10.2024
Perry County Central High School