Barbara Volk
West Newton,PA
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2023
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westmoreland Manor
06.2010 - 07.2011
- 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 implement safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques
- Supported needs of 18 residents daily under long-term care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Turkeyfoot Valley Area High School
Confluence, PA05.1984
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- EKG Trained (12-Lead)
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Specimen Collection
- Glucose Monitoring / Finger Stick
- Data Entry
- Wound Dressing Care
- IV Removal
- Foley Catheter Insertion and D/C
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Certified, Phlebotomist - Lifesavers Training - 2018 - Present
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westmoreland Manor
06.2010 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Turkeyfoot Valley Area High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Certified, Phlebotomist - Lifesavers Training - 2018 - Present
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