Clavin covel
Summary
Professional with substantial experience in geriatric care, prepared to make significant impact in supporting well-being and dignity of elderly patients. Strong focus on team collaboration and seamless adaptation to changing needs ensures reliable and effective care. Expertise in patient assistance, medical documentation, and compassionate communication, complemented by commitment to achieving measurable results.
Diligent [Desired Position] with strong background in providing compassionate care to elderly patients. Supported residents in daily activities, contributing to their comfort and well-being. Demonstrated empathy and effective communication in fast-paced environments.
Healthcare professional, prepared to deliver high-standard geriatric care. Proven ability to support elderly patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity. Focused on collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, fostering reliable and cohesive team environment.
Experienced with assisting elderly patients in daily activities. Utilizes empathy and effective communication to enhance patient comfort. Knowledge of providing thoughtful and compassionate care in dynamic settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Autumn Lake at Riverview
03.2019 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any concerning changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports on patient status and ongoing needs.
Patient Care Technician
Davina Dialysis
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Overlea Health and Rehabilitation
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any concerning changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports on patient status and ongoing needs.
- Reduced instances of bedsores by regularly repositioning immobile patients according to established guidelines.
- Prepared nutritious meals that catered to individual dietary needs, ensuring optimal health and wellness for patients.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues, utilizing proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries to them or myself.
- Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior and reported developments to licensed nursing personnel.
- Deescalated conflicts among residents by addressing their concerns with tact and diplomacy.
- Provided emotional support for both patients and their families during difficult times, offering empathy and understanding.
- Managed incontinence needs with dignity and respect, maintaining patient privacy throughout the process.
- Delivered high-quality personal hygiene care, including bathing, grooming, and oral care, for improved patient wellbeing.
- Changed incontinent patients and established verbal cueing for toileting, turning and repositioning to maintain skin integrity.
- Promoted increased independence among patients by encouraging self-care tasks when appropriate.
- Documented daily observations accurately within medical records systems for comprehensive tracking of patient progress over time.
- Lifted, moved, transferred and transported patients using proper body mechanics to prevent accidents.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by physical therapists, contributing to improved patient outcomes in mobility and functioning.
- Documented bath record, bowel and bladder training, meal completion and flow sheets to support patient care plan.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, performing regular room checks and sanitation procedures.
- Ensured timely medication administration by closely following prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Coordinated work tasks with other units and personnel to encourage smooth and efficient flow of information.
- Educated family members on caregiving best practices, ensuring continuity of care upon discharge from the facility.
- Attended continuing education workshops on geriatric nursing best practices, staying up-to-date on latest research findings in the field.
- Promoted socialization among residents through planning group events such as exercise classes or recreational activities.
- Referenced patient care plan to feed, bathe, dress, take vital signs and promote other individualized care while maintaining patient comfort and dignity.
- Enhanced patients'' cognitive abilities through engaging conversations and memory exercises.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Catonsville Commons
Catonsville, MD07-2006
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Washington, NC06-2000
Skills
- Bathing Assistance
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Dementia Care
- End of life care
- Client documentation
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility support
- Infection Control
- Transfer Techniques
- Behavior redirection
- Palliative Care
- Continence Care
- Postmortem care
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Personal care assistance
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Vital signs
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Autumn Lake at Riverview
03.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Davina Dialysis
03.2018 - 02.2019
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Overlea Health and Rehabilitation
03.2016 - 02.2018
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Catonsville Commons
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
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