Christina Stevens
South Point,OH
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Cabell Huntington Hospital: Hoops Family Hospital
Huntington, West Virginia
10.2015 - Current
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spring Valley High School
Huntington, West Virginia05-2008
Skills
- Restocking supplies
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection prevention
- Patient hygiene management
- Bed preparation
- Patient education
- Mobility assistance
- Wound care
- Clinical training
- End-of-life care
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Specimen collection
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Basic life support
- Patient positioning
- Catheter care
- Qualified in patient transport
- CPR certification
- Oxygen therapy
- Compassionate care
- Feeding assistance specialist
- High level of autonomy
- Hospice and palliative care
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Cabell Huntington Hospital: Hoops Family Hospital
10.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Spring Valley High School