Cheryl Watts
Crete,IL
Summary
Driven CNA with proven expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring, honed at Home Services. Excelled in delivering compassionate support and maintaining HIPAA compliance, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Demonstrated exceptional bedside manner and problem-solving abilities, ensuring safety and promoting independence among patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Home Services
1617 W Jefferson St
09.2007 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
Education
High School Diploma - Computer Maintenance
Chicago Vocational Highschool
87th Jeffery St.06.1984
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
CNA
Timeline
CNA
Home Services
09.2007 - Current
High School Diploma - Computer Maintenance
Chicago Vocational Highschool