Cassie Foley
Meredith ,NH
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Nurses Assistant with a proven track record at Granite VNA, recognized for enhancing patient care through effective vital signs monitoring and empathetic communication. Demonstrated adaptability in diverse clinical settings, fostering trust and collaboration within healthcare teams to ensure high-quality support and patient satisfaction. CPR certified and committed to continuous professional development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
License, Nurses Assistant
Granite VNA
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes for healthcare team updates.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering trust and communication.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas, ensuring safety standards.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, adapting to dynamic healthcare environments.
- Participated in training sessions, improving skills and knowledge in patient care techniques.
- Ensured timely responses to emergencies through rapid assessment skills and effective collaboration with the nursing team.
- Streamlined workflows for nursing staff by efficiently managing inventory supplies required for day-to-day tasks.
- Recognized for outstanding performance in providing high-quality care, receiving consistent positive feedback from both patients and nursing staff.
- Supported infection control measures by adhering to strict standards for hygiene practices during all patient interactions.
- Promoted healing and recovery by assisting in wound care, catheter care, and other treatments under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure clarity around diagnoses, treatment options, and expectations for recovery outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive healthcare environment by maintaining cleanliness and organization in both patient rooms and common areas.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques while under hospital care or transitioning into home-based recovery settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive and coordinated care for patients with diverse medical needs.
- Improved patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs and immediate communication with nurses regarding anomalies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of nursing assistance.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
- Increased patient satisfaction by engaging in empathetic conversations and providing emotional support during challenging times.
- Reduced patient discomfort by promptly addressing and reporting any signs of pain or distress to nursing staff.
- Demonstrated adaptability when adapting to various clinical settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers or long-term care facilities.
- Promoted patient independence by guiding patients through rehabilitative exercises and activities, encouraging self-sufficiency whenever possible.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication throughout their healthcare journey.
- Assisted nurses in conducting physical assessments, gathering crucial data for informed decision-making regarding patient care plans.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- 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.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Licensed Nurses Assistant
Golden View Healthcare Center
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms to promote a safe environment.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises under direction of physical therapists to aid recovery.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated patient care delivery.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in patient assistance techniques.
- Boosted efficiency within the healthcare facility through accurate documentation of patient information, including medical histories, medication administration records, and treatment plans.
- Contributed to the overall success of healthcare teams by proactively identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as needed.
- 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.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Ensured timely responses to emergencies through rapid assessment skills and effective collaboration with the nursing team.
- Recognized for outstanding performance in providing high-quality care, receiving consistent positive feedback from both patients and nursing staff.
- Supported infection control measures by adhering to strict standards for hygiene practices during all patient interactions.
- Promoted healing and recovery by assisting in wound care, catheter care, and other treatments under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Contributed to a positive healthcare environment by maintaining cleanliness and organization in both patient rooms and common areas.
- Improved patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs and immediate communication with nurses regarding anomalies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of nursing assistance.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
- Increased patient satisfaction by engaging in empathetic conversations and providing emotional support during challenging times.
- Reduced patient discomfort by promptly addressing and reporting any signs of pain or distress to nursing staff.
- Demonstrated adaptability when adapting to various clinical settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers or long-term care facilities.
- Promoted patient independence by guiding patients through rehabilitative exercises and activities, encouraging self-sufficiency whenever possible.
- Assisted nurses in conducting physical assessments, gathering crucial data for informed decision-making regarding patient care plans.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- 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.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Education
Licensed Nurses Assistant - Nursing
Skill Med
Tilton, NH05.2004
High School Diploma - Mathematics, Science,English, Social Studies
Laconia High School
Laconia, NH06.2003
Skills
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Patient support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Feeding assistance
- Safety management
- Healthcare ethics
- Mobility assistance
- Ambulation assistance
- Emotional resilience
- Supply restocking
- Care plan adherence
- Regulatory compliance
- Advanced directives
- Range of motion exercises
- Hygiene assistance
- Range of motion exercise
- Nursing support
- Toileting assistance
- Resident care standards
- Vitals documentation
- Ambulation
- Patient and family communication
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Vital signs
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Direct patient care
- Empathy and compassionate care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Recording vital signs
- CNA certification
- Patient-focused care
- Collecting vital signs
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Calm under stress
- Dementia care
- Heavy lifting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Supporting personal needs
- Catheter care
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient care quality
- Patient observation
- Bedside manner
- Wound care
- Patient relationship building
- Emotional support
- Electronic charting
- Patient assessments
- Pain management
- Client documentation
- Documenting behaviors
- Meal preparation
- Team building
- Family communication
- Patient positioning
- Emotional and social support
- Task prioritization
- Personal care aide
- Specimen collection
- Room cleaning and restocking
- Responding to emergencies
- Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Self motivation
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Certified nursing assistant
- Medical terminology
- Mental health support
- CPR/AED
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Oral hygiene
- Bedsore prevention
- CPR certified
- Care monitoring
- Goal setting
Spending time with my animals two cats and one dog spend time with my daughter and my husband
I am a very big animal lover. I love all animals. I’ve always wanted to work in a veterinary office. Just never had the opportunity to do so.
Timeline
License, Nurses Assistant
Granite VNA
02.2021 - Current
Licensed Nurses Assistant
Golden View Healthcare Center
02.2017 - 01.2021
Licensed Nurses Assistant - Nursing
Skill Med
High School Diploma - Mathematics, Science,English, Social Studies
Laconia High School