Nursing Assistant
Stonerise Healthcare
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.