Carlyle-Jordan Clayton
Keaau,Hawaii
Summary
Adept CNA with a proven track record at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center, excelling in patient care and vital signs assessment. Skilled in providing exceptional customer service and emotional support, I effectively enhance patient independence through innovative self-care education. My collaborative teamwork and critical thinking ensure high-quality care, with a focus on improving health care practices and patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center
Hilo, Hawaii
05.2024 - Current
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Keaau High
Keaau, Hi05-2024
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs assessment
- Infection control
- Customer service
- Documentation accuracy
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate communication
- Conflict resolution
- Dressing assistance
- Emotional support
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS certified
Timeline
CNA
Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center
05.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Keaau High
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