Charlotte-Rose Podolski
Waupaca,WI
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethany inc.
Waupaca, WI
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Protected and promoted patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence.
- Observed patient conditions compassionately, listened attentively and reported abnormal changes to supervisor verbally and in writing while also following up with patient.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Prepared and administered oral, topical, and injectable medications as directed by healthcare providers.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Portage County Health Care Center
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Moments hospice
Saint Cloud, MN
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment.
- Provided compassionate care and clear communication in dealing with issues of death and dying.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Shepherd Community
Sauk Rapids, MN
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas, and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Administered medications to patients and performed follow-ups regarding prescriptions and supplements.
- Provided care to patients with dementia with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Provided support with bathing, toileting, grooming, and washing.
- Performed passive range of motion, simple dressing changes, skincare, and glucose testing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waupaca High School
Waupaca, WI06.2019
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Monitoring fluids
- Collecting specimens
- Quick problem solver
- Patient relations
- Preparing meals
- Helping with medication
- Collecting vital signs
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Reliable transportation
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Documenting patient information
- Compassionate communication
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Blood glucose testing
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Direct patient care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Transfer techniques
- Heavy lifting
- Documenting behaviors
- Colostomy care
- Toileting assistance
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Portage County Health Care Center
06.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Moments hospice
01.2022 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Shepherd Community
12.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethany inc.
08.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Waupaca High School