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Colby Reynolds

Pittsford,Vermont

Summary

Patient-focused Licensed Nursing Assistant with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. While organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Genesis HealthCare
11.2021 - Current
  • 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.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Elderly Caregiver

Our House Residential Care Home
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.

Education

No Degree - Nursing Pre-requisites

Community College of Vermont
Rutland, VT
08.2023

High School Diploma -

Otter Valley Union High School
Brandon, VT
06.2018

Skills

  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Patient Medical Histories
  • Vitals Documentation
  • Consistent Follow Through
  • Symptom Documentation
  • Resident Care Standards
  • Supply Restocking
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Phlebotomy Training
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Patient and Family Communication

Timeline

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Genesis HealthCare
11.2021 - Current

Elderly Caregiver

Our House Residential Care Home
09.2020 - 09.2021

No Degree - Nursing Pre-requisites

Community College of Vermont

High School Diploma -

Otter Valley Union High School

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