Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westwood Hills Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - 02.2021
Supported the needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
Promoted and maintained the health of wounds and ostomy sites.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks such as personal and oral hygiene.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
05.2016 - 11.2019
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Cashier
McDonald's Restaurant
05.2015 - 05.2016
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO
High School Diploma -
Neelyville High School
Neelyville, MO
05.2017
Skills
Proficiency in all Microsoft Applications
EMR Systems
Proficient in handling and caring for respiratory equipment, wounds, variety of -ostomies and catheters, and wound vacs