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Ava Badger

Sequim,WA

Summary

Driven Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Dungeness Courte Memory Care, enhancing patient care through vital sign monitoring and empathetic support. Excelled in a fast-paced environment, significantly reducing fall incidents and improving patient comfort. Skilled in patient care assessment and interpersonal communication, consistently achieving high levels of patient satisfaction and team efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Dungeness Courte Memory Care
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • 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.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • 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.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers and wheelchairs.

Facility Caregiving

Sherwood Assisted Living
04.2019 - 04.2023
  • Evaluated team performance and care quality.
  • Applied reason, logic and advanced problem-solving skills to resolve complex and sensitive issues.
  • Worked in fast-paced environment with competing demands for time and attention.
  • Led, directed and motivated others to innovate and excel.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
  • Reported incidents and completed appropriate paperwork to document incidents.
  • Communicated observed or suspected resident change of condition to department care coordinator.

I’m Home Caregiver

Korean Women’s Association
03.2017 - 04.2019
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Pro Care Academy
Lakewood, WA
05.2024

Diploma -

Sequim Senior High School
Sequim, WA
06.2016

Skills

  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Status Updates
  • Operational Standards
  • Consulting Supervisors
  • Project Requirements
  • Medicare Compliance
  • ADL Support
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Train Employees
  • Household Management
  • Family and Patient Support
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Client Requirements
  • Outcome Assessment
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Medication Review
  • Organizational Goal Development
  • Preventative Care Education
  • Patient Education
  • Mobility Support
  • Managing Diseases
  • General Housekeeping
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Emergency Readiness
  • Care Planning and Management
  • Inpatient Treatment
  • Social Support
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Company Guidelines
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Medical Chart Documentation
  • Patient Toileting
  • Manage Records
  • Special Diets
  • Caregiving
  • In-Home Care Plans
  • Respiratory Treatments
  • Healthy Meal Preparation
  • Kind and Empathetic
  • Dietary Needs
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Staffing Assignments
  • Complex Cases
  • Resource Monitoring
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Housekeeping Duties

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Dungeness Courte Memory Care
09.2023 - Current

Facility Caregiving

Sherwood Assisted Living
04.2019 - 04.2023

I’m Home Caregiver

Korean Women’s Association
03.2017 - 04.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Pro Care Academy

Diploma -

Sequim Senior High School

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