Compassionate Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, excelling in patient care and confidentiality compliance. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and provide emotional support, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Skilled in wound care and daily living assistance, dedicated to enhancing patient well-being and comfort.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Providence
12.2007 - Current
Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.