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Candy Waggaman

Medina,OH
Candy Waggaman

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. 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. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Respectful Healthcare professional well-versed in direct care to over Number patients per shift, including vital signs monitoring and hygiene assistance. Kind and personable with Number years of experience in healthcare roles. Dependable Job Title experienced in consulting and coordinating with healthcare team members to assess and implement patient care plans. Competent in taking vitals such as blood pressure, oxygen levels and temperature. Analytical and strategic Job Title with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Patient-focused Job Title with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Proactive worker committed to helping Job title provide top-notch patient care. Skilled at Type treatments with knowledge of Area of expertise patients. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

Life Care Center Of Medina

STNA
08.1998 - Current

Job overview

  • Have experience taking care of rehab/ post opp/ vents/ tracks/rehab/skilled and long term care
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Provided direct personal patient observation, care, and assistance to Number patients per shift in Type medical facility.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
  • Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

Education

Black River High School
Sullivan, OH

Deploma from Highschool

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Skills

  • Transporting Patients
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Quality Assurance
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Mobility Devices
  • Proper Staffing
  • Family Support and Assistance
  • Charting Expertise
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Specimen Collection
  • Critical Thinking
  • Feeding Assistance Expertise
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Medications Familiarity
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Respiratory Equipment Training
  • Performing Patient Intakes
  • Intake Recording
  • Patient Relationship-Building
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Trustworthy Companion
  • Compassionate Caregiver
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Hygiene Standards
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Efficient and Reliable Team Player
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Monitor Vitals
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Wheelchair Assistance
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Promoting Healthy Habits
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Conducting Intakes
  • Bed Transfers
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Quote

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden

Timeline

STNA
Life Care Center Of Medina
08.1998 - Current
Black River High School
Deploma from Highschool
Candy Waggaman