Driven Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient relations and infection control gained at Life care of Auburn .Excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and implementing quality assurance controls. Skilled in electronic charting and vital sign monitoring, I consistently contributed to effective healthcare delivery and patient safety.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center Of Auburn
04.2005 - 09.2006
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Associate of Science - Math,, Essay Writings Psychology
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA
07.2010
Skills
Patient Relations
Infection Control
Electronic Charting
Mobility Assistance
Patient Feeding
Quality Assurance
Supply Restocking
Medical terminology knowledge
Specimen Collection
Vital Sign Monitoring
Behavior redirection
Patient relationship building
Recording vital signs
Catheter Care
Companionship and emotional support
Client documentation
Computer literate
Patient-focused care
Medical Records Management
HIPAA
Direct Patient Care
Continuing education
Vital signs monitoring
Quality Assurance Controls
Basic Life Support
Healthcare ethics
Patient Care
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center Of Auburn
04.2005 - 09.2006
Associate of Science - Math,, Essay Writings Psychology
Edmonds Community College
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