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Carolyn Harkless

University Pl,WA

Summary

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. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with a good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Overview

1826
1826
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Virginia Mason
Tacoma, United States
04.2018 - Current

I am a Virtual Companion

We monitor patient"s in hospitals in

Washington and various states we are

responsible for keeping patient"s safe.

Many of our patient"s are people who

are suicidal risk, substance withdrawal,

high fall risk,medical device interference,

and elopement risk. We also help patient's

who are unable to use their call light or ask

for help( we can call a staff member and get

help for a patient) We also can alert staff member"s

of any unwanted visitor"s.

  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs

CNA

Hospice House
Tacoma, WA
03.201 - 05.2022
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for [Type] patient rooms.

Education

Nursing

Mary & Martha
Poulsbo, WA
10.2003

Lab Tech

East Coast Tech
Norfolk, VA
06.1996

GED -

Norfolk Vocational Tech
Norfolk, VA
01.1995

Skills

I have been a CNA for over 25 years"s my skill"s

Are providing (ADL) ChartingVital's, Nutrition

and Diet, I&O, Postmortem care, and assisting

Patient to Dr appointment

  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Conducting intakes
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Medical office administration
  • Documenting behaviors

Timeline

CNA

Virginia Mason
04.2018 - Current

Nursing

Mary & Martha

Lab Tech

East Coast Tech

GED -

Norfolk Vocational Tech

CNA

Hospice House
03.201 - 05.2022
Carolyn Harkless