CODY GUERNSEY
Saint Joseph,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency Certified Nursing Assistant/Psychiatric Technician
Zack Group
03.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Fostered a positive therapeutic alliance with each patient by providing consistent encouragement throughout their healing journey.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Supported needs of 20 patients under Psychiatric Care
GI Technician
Mosaic Life Care
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Supported physicians during complex procedures, anticipating needs and assisting with critical tasks.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to strict infection control policies and procedures.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Verified proper stocking and readiness of day surgery and operating rooms by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted physicians in performing upper and lower gastrointestinal examinations, esophageal dilation and biliary stent placements.
- Retrieved and disposed of specimens according to established protocols.
Patient Care Associate
Mosaic Life Care
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Promoted a safe and clean environment through strict adherence to infection control protocols and regular room sanitation.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by communicating pertinent patient information during detailed handoff reports.
- Expedited response times to critical situations by swiftly recognizing changes in patient conditions and alerting appropriate medical personnel when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information following HIPAA guidelines while discussing cases with healthcare professionals or family members involved in the treatment plan.
- Optimized patient outcomes by working closely with registered nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Supported needs of 20 patients in an acute care setting.
Agency Certified Nursing Assistant
Shift Key Medical Staffing
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
CNA/Office Assistant
Abbey Woods Living and Rehab
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Streamlined communication between departments for better collaboration and increased productivity.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cascade Health Services
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Emergency Service Associate
Mosaic Life Care
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed EKG, drew blood, collected lab specimens, bladder scanned patients, put splints on patients, transported patients to test, assisted doctors with procedures or exams, interrogated pacemakers, performed CPR, took out IVs and monitored patients' health.
Staffing Coordinator/Central Supplies/CNA trainer
Abbey Woods
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Helped make staff schedules, monitor call ins, fill in as needed as a CNA, stocked and ordered suppliesneeded to perform patient care, train and educated CNA staff on infection control and staterequirements.
Certified Nursing Assistant
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Helped with skilled therapy patients and long term resident needing help with daily living activities.
Patient Care Assistant
Mosaic Life Care at Saint Joseph – Medical Center
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Education
Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ09.2024
High School Diploma -
Maysville Jr.-Sr. High School
Maysville, MO05.2015
Skills
- Patient-Focused Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Specimen Collection
- Instrument Sterilization
- GI procedure assistance
- Critical thinking
- Medical terminology
- Aseptic Techniques
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- Missouri - Certified Nurse Assistant 106222
- Kansas- Certified Nurse Assistant 274515
Timeline
Agency Certified Nursing Assistant/Psychiatric Technician
Zack Group
03.2024 - Current
GI Technician
Mosaic Life Care
02.2024 - 03.2024
Patient Care Associate
Mosaic Life Care
01.2023 - 02.2024
Agency Certified Nursing Assistant
Shift Key Medical Staffing
01.2021 - 05.2022
CNA/Office Assistant
Abbey Woods Living and Rehab
08.2020 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cascade Health Services
05.2020 - 10.2020
Emergency Service Associate
Mosaic Life Care
11.2019 - 07.2020
Staffing Coordinator/Central Supplies/CNA trainer
Abbey Woods
08.2019 - 11.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
12.2017 - 08.2019
Patient Care Assistant
Mosaic Life Care at Saint Joseph – Medical Center
02.2017 - 03.2018
Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
Penn Foster College
High School Diploma -
Maysville Jr.-Sr. High School
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