Ciara Young

Units Critical Care 3B/ 6D Med Surg

• Managed challenging behaviors displayed by patients with mental health issues or dementia, maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
• Assessed vital signs, pain levels, Blood Glucose and physical needs daily, adjusting care accordingly to optimize patient wellness.
• Maintained the cleanliness of assigned patient rooms, upholding high standards of hygiene and contributing to a comfortable healing environment.
• Safely transferred and repositioned patients using appropriate body mechanics, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Assisted Nursing staff with quality care for Critical Care patients such as Tracheostomy cleaning, Foley Catheter insertion and cleaning,Ostomy Care and Fecal Management care.
• Obtaining 12 lead EKG with rhythm strips
• Collecting specimens
• Some phlebotomy and assistance with lab draws.