CAMILLIA MCGILL
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, adept in vital signs monitoring and patient relationship building. Excelled in enhancing patient care quality through empathetic support and efficient clinical documentation. Proven track record in improving patient satisfaction and streamlining healthcare delivery with a focus on results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, and blood pressure.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Check patients in and out for medical appointments.
- Schedule appointments for follow-ups and surgical procedures
- Assist supervisor in coordinating staff events.
Nursing Assistant- Critical Care Unit
Select Speciality Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Manually checked patient vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
Care Partner- Cardiac Stepdown
Vanderbilt Medical Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, upholding ethical standards in all aspects of care provision.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical staff for prompt attention and treatment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and support throughout their stay.
- Chart using Epic charting system
- Facilitated the smooth transition between shifts by providing detailed hand-off reports to incoming care partners.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere by maintaining clean and organized patient rooms, common areas, and workspaces.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, enabling effective communication among healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Rehabilitation Technician
Grandview Medical Center
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Built trusting relationships with patients and families, fostering a supportive atmosphere for recovery.
- Supported patients during physical therapy sessions, providing encouragement and motivation for continued progress.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Educated patients on proper use of assistive devices, reducing the risk of injury or further complications.
- Maintained a clean and organized therapy environment, promoting safety and efficiency.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information according to HIPAA regulations while maintaining accurate records throughout the course of treatment.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring their comfort during rehabilitation sessions.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs and stretchers.
Patient Observer
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Contributed to the overall success of the unit by participating in quality improvement initiatives and offering constructive feedback during team meetings.
- Ensured proper hand-off communication between shifts, facilitating continuity of care for all observed patients throughout their stay at the facility.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during observation periods.
- Promoted a calm atmosphere within the unit through professional demeanor, conflict resolution skills, and active listening techniques when interacting with patients or family members.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxiety during observation periods and promoting trust in the healthcare team.
- Monitored and rounded on patients every 15minutes throughout the night.
Rehab Tech
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided encouragement and motivation to patients throughout their rehab program, celebrating milestones achieved and fostering a positive mindset for continued progress.
- Provide daily routine care to all patients and ensured safety measures were in place.
- Assisted in training new staff members on facility protocols, treatment techniques, and documentation procedures to ensure consistency across the team.
- Assisted therapists in conducting evaluations to assess patient needs and establish measurable goals for rehabilitation programs.
- obtained routine vital signs and reported any elevations to nursing staff
Nurse Tech 2 Med Surge
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Obtained vital signs
- Monitored patients throughout the night as required.
- Performed vital signs and glucose checks as required.
Training Technician
The Arc of Jefferson County
05.2006 - 06.2017
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Promoted to group home manager
- Documented patient daily activities and care methods.
- Transferred patients from wheelchair to bed using hoyer lifts as needed.
- Assisted with preparing and serving meals for all patients.
- Maintained med certification to be able to administer routine medication to each patient on a daily basis.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Remington College
Nashville, TN07.2024
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Feeding
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient relationship building
- Electronic Charting
- Healthcare ethics
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Computer literate
- HIPAA
- Behavior redirection
- Specimen Collection
- Records Management
- Attention to Detail
- Vital signs
- Time Management
- Patient Care Quality
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Supporting personal needs
- CPR Certification
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Patient Positioning
- Responding to emergencies
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant- Critical Care Unit
Select Speciality Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2024
Care Partner- Cardiac Stepdown
Vanderbilt Medical Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
Rehabilitation Technician
Grandview Medical Center
03.2020 - 09.2021
Rehab Tech
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2018 - 02.2020
Patient Observer
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2021
Nurse Tech 2 Med Surge
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
06.2017 - 10.2018
Training Technician
The Arc of Jefferson County
05.2006 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Remington College
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