CHRISTINE HIGGINS

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Supported needs of 12 + residents under long-term care

• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Supported needs of 12 + residents under long-term care

• Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry
• Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
• Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
• Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care

• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
• Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
• Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
• Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
• Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care.