Barb Gray
Georgetown,OH
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Compassionate nurse aide with strong work ethic and several years of experience providing basic care to patients. Proficient in assisting patients with bathing, dressing and toileting. Well-versed in taking and recording temperatures, blood pressure and other vitals. .
Compassionate Nurse Aide recognized for ability to complete tasks efficiently and with high productivity. Skilled in patient care, medical terminology, and emergency response. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience to enhance patient comfort and trust. Bring focused approach to supporting team needs through proactive problem-solving and robust clinical knowledge.
Compassionate Nurse Aide with experience in providing patient care and support. Strengths include effective communication, ability to handle medical emergencies, and ensuring patient comfort at all times. Have made significant impacts in previous roles through maintaining clean and safe environments for patients while also administering medications under supervision.
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1993
1993
years of post-secondary education
Work History
State Trained Nurse Aide
Home Instead
Milford, OH
06.2010 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs, bed bath, shower, personal care, medication reminders
- Care for Alzheimer's/ dementia patients
- House cleaning, bed changes with patient in bed, assist feeding clients, prepare meals
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care delivery.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Assisted in meal preparation and ensured proper nutrition for clients.
- Observed residents' behavior closely to detect any changes in mood or physical condition that require further medical attention.
- Comforted patients and provided reassurance and encouragement.
- Reported all incidents, accidents involving clients immediately to supervisor.
- Transported patients safely using wheelchairs or stretchers when necessary.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Prepared meals for patients according to their dietary requirements.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and followed proper safety protocols at all times.
- Helped organize recreational activities for residents such as board games or arts and crafts projects.
- Provided compassionate care and clear communication in dealing with issues of death and dying.
- Greeted visitors warmly and provided directions when needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines at all times.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to supervisor.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on changes.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented care activities and observations in client records accurately.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client care plans and needs.
- Maintained a clean environment by disinfecting equipment, emptying trash containers, cleaning surfaces, changing linens.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in client living environments.
- Reported all incidents, accidents involving clients immediately to supervisor.
Certified Home Health Aide
Maxim Healthcare
Cincinnati, OH
05.2005 - 09.2008
- Provided personal care and support to clients in their homes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Monitored client health by observing vital signs and reporting changes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored patient health by taking vital signs and reporting changes.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance patient well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated families on patient care techniques and safety measures.
- Documented patient progress and communicated effectively with caregivers and families.
- Observed changes in skin color, temperature or condition of wounds to report any changes to supervisor or physician.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Reported any unusual incidents or changes in client behavior immediately to supervisor or nurse practitioner.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, including laundry, changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, and vacuuming.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Participated in continuing education classes related to home health aide practices.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Provided emotional support to families during periods of stress associated with illness or death of a family member.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities on a daily basis.
- Educated patients about health maintenance and disease prevention techniques.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Provided assistance with toileting needs such as bedpan use and incontinence care when required.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature and blood pressure of patients when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation and mobility around the home or outside for medical appointments.
- Assisted clients with shopping needs such as groceries and other errands.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Kept up-to-date records on all medication administered to clients in accordance with agency policies.
- Answered patient questions regarding treatments and procedures as directed by supervisor.
- Checked expiration dates on all medications used within the home health setting prior to administration.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing by obtaining urine samples and stool specimens from patients.
- Organized recreational activities that promote socialization among elderly clients.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments or other outings if needed.
- Measured food intake amounts at each mealtime to ensure proper nutrition levels were met.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Provided personal care services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming patients in their homes.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers reliably.
- Communicated effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Documented care provided and changes in client condition accurately.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Developed positive relationships with clients to enhance their well-being.
Education
Western Brown High School
Mt. Orab, OHExecutive Secretarial - Executive Secretarial
Southern Hills JVS
Georgetown, OH 08.1988 - 12.1990
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Southern State Community College
Fincastle, OHSkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal hygiene support
- Meal preparation
- Client assessment
- Health documentation
- Care plan collaboration
- Infection control
- Effective communication
- Emotional support provision
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Basic housekeeping
- Compassionate care
- Emergency response
- Patient-focused care
- Reliable transportation
- Palliative care
- Client transportation
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Companionship and emotional support
- HIPAA
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Compassionate caregiver
- Reliable team player
- Range of motion exercises
- Blood glucose testing
- Feeding assistance
- Mobility support
- Pediatric care
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Transfer techniques
- Positioning patients
- General housekeeping
- Geriatric care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Bathing assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Ambulation assistance
- Vitals tracking
- Companionship
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate
- Toileting assistance
- Oral hygiene
- Medical terminology
- End-of-life care
- Urinary catheter care
- Trustworthy companion
- Colostomy care
- Oxygen therapy
- Confidentiality
- Adaptable
- Supporting personal needs
- Activity coordination
- Patient assessments
- Meal planning
Timeline
State Trained Nurse Aide
Home Instead
06.2010 - Current
Certified Home Health Aide
Maxim Healthcare
05.2005 - 09.2008
Executive Secretarial - Executive Secretarial
Southern Hills JVS
08.1988 - 12.1990
Western Brown High School
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Southern State Community College