Clarissa Escue
Summertown,TN
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Quality First Home Care and other health facilities, adept in Alzheimer's care and providing emotional support. Leveraged patient care skills to enhance satisfaction and dignity, achieving notable improvements in patient well-being. Recognized for compassionate bedside manner and reliable team collaboration, consistently meeting employer and patient needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health CNA
Quality First Home Care
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain patient hygiene and dignity.
- Improved patient satisfaction by actively listening and addressing concerns or requests promptly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Conducted regular vital signs checks, monitoring patients'' conditions and reporting any changes to medical staff.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients at home.
- Provided transportation assistance to doctor appointments or therapy sessions as needed for continued patient care outside the home setting.
CNA
Mount Pleasant Health And Rehabilitation
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
CNA
At Home Health Care
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
CNA Certification - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski
Pulaski, TN12.2019
Skills
- Alzheimer's Care
- Transfer Techniques
- Dressing assistance
- Catheter Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Colostomy Care
- Bathing Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Motivational Skills
- Continuing education
- Respite Care
- Supporting personal needs
- Bedside manner
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
- Ambulation Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Care plan implementation
- Transporting patients
- End of life care
- Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Safety Precautions
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Reliable transportation
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Light Housekeeping
- Pediatric Care
- Preparing meals
Certification
CPR Certification - expires 03/2026
Timeline
CNA
Mount Pleasant Health And Rehabilitation
06.2023 - 01.2024
Home Health CNA
Quality First Home Care
03.2022 - Current
CNA
At Home Health Care
09.2021 - 01.2022
CNA Certification - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski
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