Cassandra Raines
Frankfort,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented STNA 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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
State Tested Nurse Aide
Logan Elm Health Care Center
Circleville, OH
01.2019 - Current
- Answer call lights and support patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Help patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Care for residents in living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Report 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.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Served as a mentor to newly-hired State Tested Nurse Aides, sharing knowledge and experience to foster their success in the role.
- Maintained patient dignity by providing respectful and empathetic personal care services.
- Increased patient satisfaction by actively listening to concerns and advocating for their needs within the healthcare team.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
State Tested Nurse Aide
Wyngate Assisted Living Facilty
Circleville, OH
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Correctional Officer
ODRC
London, OH
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
State Tested Nurse Aide
Logan Elm Health Care Center
Circleville, OH
03.2014 - 10.2016
Education
High School Diploma -
Logan Elm High School
Circleville, OH05.2014
No Degree - State Tested Nurse Aide
Pickaway-Ross Career And Technology Center
Chillicothe, OH05.2014
Skills
- Patient Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Geriatric Care
- Activity Planning
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Family Communication
- Infection Control
- Time Management
Timeline
State Tested Nurse Aide
Wyngate Assisted Living Facilty
10.2020 - 03.2021
State Tested Nurse Aide
Logan Elm Health Care Center
01.2019 - Current
Correctional Officer
ODRC
01.2018 - 12.2018
State Tested Nurse Aide
Logan Elm Health Care Center
03.2014 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Logan Elm High School
No Degree - State Tested Nurse Aide
Pickaway-Ross Career And Technology Center