Carrie Taylor
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Advent Health Lake Wales
2018.10 - 2023.06
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advent Health Lake Wales
2003.09 - 2018.10
- 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.
- 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.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- 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.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- 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.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Wales Senior High School
Lake Wales, FL05.1980
Skills
- Activity Monitoring
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Best Practices and Standards
- Interpersonal Skills & Empathy
- Consistency
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Record Keeping
- Proper Hygiene
Awards
- CNA of the Quarter in 2016
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Advent Health Lake Wales
2018.10 - 2023.06
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advent Health Lake Wales
2003.09 - 2018.10
High School Diploma -
Lake Wales Senior High School
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