Copla Houston
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
STNA
Shiftmed
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to an inclusive environment by treating all patients with respect and cultural sensitivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.
- Safely transported patients throughout the facility using proper transfer techniques and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current in STNA best practices and industry trends.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts through consistent implementation of prescribed therapeutic exercises.
- Educated family members on proper home health care techniques, empowering them to be active participants in their loved one''s recovery process.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- 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.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
No Degree -
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH05.2030
Skills
- Dressing assistance
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Bedside manner
- Safety measures
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient relationship building
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Maintaining privacy
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Compassionate caregiver
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
STNA
Shiftmed
01.2023 - Current
No Degree -
Lakeland Community College