Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Willows At Howell
Howell, Michigan
01.2022 - 03.2024
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Medical Technician
Vista Springs
Howell, Michigan
04.2021 - 01.2023
Provided technical assistance when needed during diagnostic tests or treatments.
Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
Participated in continuing education courses related to medical technology advances.
Collected and processed specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
Performed urinalysis tests on patient samples for diagnosis and treatment of illnesses.
Administered medications under physician direction following standard operating procedures.
Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medilodge of Howell
Howell, MI
03.2017 - 01.2019
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medilodge of Livingston
Howell
02.2017 - 03.2019
Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.