Bettina Waters

Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

• Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
• Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Supported needs of 7+ residents under Trauma Unit

• Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
• Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
• Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
• Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
• Distribute Medications per MAR system
• Monitor patients in the Med-Surge unit prior to surgery and post op for complications for 5+ patients per shift
• Maintain and assess patient IV site/ dressings to ensure no complications with fluid administration  Administer second dose of IV fluids and antibiotics on all levels of patients
• Instructed by RN to assist with wound care and dressing changes on patients with metabolic complications and evaluate status under supervision of RN
• Guided patients with ADL's with mobility concerns and fall risk scores
• Administer insulin and anticoagulants per MAR
• Educate patients and families on preventative care upon admission and discharge

• Ensure an efficient patient flow with rooming and triage
• Complete vitals signs, screenings and medication adherence
• Administer vaccines, point of care testing, and lab draws
• Committed in weekly team meetings for patients' care plans
• Process orders for Durable Medical Equipment
• Coordinate referrals to specialists or diagnostic services
• Initiate Medical Assistant meetings on patients needs during a shift
• Phlebotomy