Colleen Flachs
Quincy,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated CNA with proven expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring, honed at Blessing Health. Excelled in delivering compassionate support and maintaining confidentiality, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in both empathetic communication and efficient patient transfers, embodying a reliable team player mindset. Achievements include a notable improvement in patient comfort and safety measures.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Blessing Health
Quincy, IL
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Quincy Senior High School
Quincy, ILSkills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
Timeline
CNA
Blessing Health
12.2022 - Current
Quincy Senior High School