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Betty Martin

Cumberland,MD

Summary

Driven CNA with a 25-year background in healthcare, excited to take the next career step. Expert in all areas of patient care, with success in improving delivery and quality of care through clinical quality improvement projects.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Ambulation Technician

UPMC WASTERN MARYLAND
Cumberland, MD
08.2015 - Current

Assisted patients with walking after surgery, getting them out of bed for meals, and doing ROM on patients who are bedridden or on bed rest. Doing vitals when needed and assisting with toileting. Assisting with PT when needed.

  • Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
  • Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via email or telephone in a polite and professional manner.
  • Operated office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines.
  • Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
  • Observed signs of pain or discomfort in order to adjust gait or posture accordingly.
  • Monitored client's physical condition while walking and provided support as needed.
  • Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise while out walking with a client.
  • Instructed clients in how to use appropriate equipment such as canes, wheelchairs, walkers.
  • Monitored patients throughout walks to avoid obstacles and dangerous situations.

GNA

Golden Living Nursing Home
Cumberland, MD
02.2006 - 07.2015
  • Assisted patients with transportation and mobility needs such as moving between wheelchairs and beds.
  • Managed residents' activities of daily living.
  • Protected patients and staff by consistently following infection control, emergency and security procedures.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Provided basic care to over 16 patients per shift, assisting with bathing, changing linens and preparing meals.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

GNA

Devlin Manor
Cumberland, MD
03.1997 - 06.2006
  • Assisted patients with transportation and mobility needs such as moving between wheelchairs and beds.
  • Managed residents' activities of daily living.
  • Protected patients and staff by consistently following infection control, emergency and security procedures.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Provided basic care to over 20 patients per shift, assisting with bathing, changing linens and preparing meals.
  • Attended to patients in 20-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
  • Provided basic care to over 20 patients per shift, assisting with bathing, changing linens and preparing meals.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fort Hill High School
Cumberland, MD
05.1994

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Recordkeeping and Documentation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Patient Care
  • Direct Patient Care

Timeline

Patient Ambulation Technician

UPMC WASTERN MARYLAND
08.2015 - Current

GNA

Golden Living Nursing Home
02.2006 - 07.2015

GNA

Devlin Manor
03.1997 - 06.2006

High School Diploma -

Fort Hill High School