Driven Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient-focused care and vital signs monitoring, honed at Nightingale Nursing Agency. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and training new staff. Skilled in infection control and healthcare ethics, significantly improving patient safety and care standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Nightingale Nursing Agency
08.2024 - Current
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Patient Care Technician
Saint Vincent's Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Nursing Assistant
Residents At Presquel
11.2020 - 04.2023
Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Identified and reported unsafe situations to
maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Daily activities
Laundry
making sure residents feel safe and secured with the care that is needed for each individual .
Caregiver Attendant
Age In Place Home Care
11.2018 - 11.2021
Managed household tasks efficiently, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for patients.
Implemented strategies to prevent falls and accidents in the home setting, reducing risk of injury to patients.
Ensured patient safety through diligent monitoring and adherence to care plans.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Increased patient mobility through physical therapy exercises and proper use of assistive devices.
Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
Supported patients in adhering to dietary requirements, preparing nutritious meals tailored to their specific needs.
Administered medications accurately, contributing to overall health and well-being of patients.
Education
Erie High School
Erie, PA
06.2019
Skills
Patient care
Patient feeding
Basic life support
Direct patient care
Recording vital signs
Patient-focused care
Vital signs monitoring
Infection control
Mobility assistance
Catheter care
Electronic charting
Patient assessments
Light housekeeping
Client documentation
Healthcare ethics
Accomplishments
I Recently Went To School To Become A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) I’ve Finished My 120hrs . Recently I Passed My Written Exam , Soon I’ll Be Taking My Skills Exam Over .
I Am CPR Certified.
Certification
CPR
CNA
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Nightingale Nursing Agency
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Saint Vincent's Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Residents At Presquel
11.2020 - 04.2023
Caregiver Attendant
Age In Place Home Care
11.2018 - 11.2021
CPR
CNA
Erie High School
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