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Callie Freeman

Weaverville,NC

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Emerald Ridge
Asheville, NC
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Utilized medical terminology correctly when communicating with other health professionals regarding patient's condition or treatment plan.

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Greens at Weaverville
Weaverville, NC
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair.
  • Provided guidance and support to families of Memory Care residents.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing memory care services.
  • Personally gave prospective residents and families tours of memory care unit, answering questions about services and facility.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures designed by Memory Care Facility management team.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans for each patient.
  • Communicated effectively with all members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient status.

Education

Nursing

Asheville Buncombe Technical College
Asheville, NC

Skills

  • Documenting behaviors
  • Patient-focused care
  • Transporting patients
  • Care plan implementation
  • Vital sign recording
  • Collecting specimens
  • Observing responses
  • Electronic charting
  • Infection control procedures
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Patient relations
  • End-of-life care
  • Quick problem solver
  • Medical terminology
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Condition monitoring
  • Patient lifting
  • Light housekeeping
  • Family support and assistance
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Responding to emergencies
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient relationship building
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Dressing assistance
  • Reliable transportation
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Specimen collection
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bedside manner
  • Toileting assistance
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Mobility assistance
  • EMR / EHR
  • Compassionate
  • Patient care
  • Geriatric care

Certification

  • CNA

Classes I have taken to become more proficient in my job

  • Medical Terminology 1
  • Medical Terminology 2
  • Communications
  • as well as several medical assisting classes where I learned skills such as Venipunctures and EKG's.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Emerald Ridge
09.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Greens at Weaverville
12.2023 - 08.2024

Nursing

Asheville Buncombe Technical College

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