Christy Sexton
Lexington,KY
Summary
Proven Nursing Assistant with a track record of enhancing patient satisfaction at Willows at Fritz Farm through expert patient monitoring and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs documentation and ADL support, consistently ensuring safety and high-quality care. Demonstrates strong organizational standards and healthcare operations knowledge, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Saint Joseph Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- 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.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Nursing Assistant
Willows at Fritz Farm
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
GED -
Jessamine County Adult Educ
851 Wilmore Rd, Nicholasville, KY 4035602.2018
Skills
- Insurance Practices
- Organizational standards
- ADL support
- Healthcare operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Basic Life Support
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Safety Protocols
- Nursing Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Dementia Care
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Saint Joseph Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Willows at Fritz Farm
03.2018 - 08.2023
GED -
Jessamine County Adult Educ
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