Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
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
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals
Uphold infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Cashier
EZ Shop
07.2016 - 12.2020
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs