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Bobbi Martin
316 West Kirk Street
Hartford ,KY
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
Hardinsburg, KY
11.2021 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
- Documented patient symptoms, medical histories and current medications with Software and Software.
- Employed mobility devices and Type equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Performed basic standardized procedures by applying hot and cold packs, applying dressings and checking vitals.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage and assess patient treatments in Type care unit with bed capacity of Number patients.
- Prepared patients for Type and Type treatments by transporting, positioning and draping patient.
- Assisted nurses by taking patient blood pressure, measuring heartbeat and recording vital signs in physical examinations.
- Maintained complete confidentiality with patient information to provide professional, secure medical services.
Home Health Aide
Caretenders
Owensboro, KY
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
Caregiver
Home Sweet Home Senior Care
Owensboro, KY
08.2006 - 10.2021
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Education
Undecided - EMT-B
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY 08.2014 - 12.2015
Diploma - Diploma
Fordsville Elementary
Fordsville, KY 08.1985 - 05.1999
CNA - CNN
Ohio County Area Tehnology
BeaverDam 08.1996 - 05.1998
Skills
Recording vital signs
Patient Management
Conducting intakes
Wound care specialist
Documenting behaviors
Medical office administration
Responding to emergencies
Transporting patients
Patient-focused care
Measuring bodily fluids
Companionship and emotional support
Feeding assistance expert
Supporting personal needs
Observing responses
Direct Patient Care
Efficient and reliable team player
Indirect Patient Care
Outpatient care
Case management
Chronic disease management
Compassionate
Trustworthy companion
Inpatient care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Caretenders
02.2021 - 11.2021
Undecided - EMT-B
Owensboro Community And Technical College
08.2014 - 12.2015
Caregiver
Home Sweet Home Senior Care
08.2006 - 10.2021
CNA - CNN
Ohio County Area Tehnology
08.1996 - 05.1998
Diploma - Diploma
Fordsville Elementary
08.1985 - 05.1999
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