Cortney Hughes
Chancellor,AL
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 7+ years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Interim Home Health
Dothan, AL
08.2022 - Current
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Patient Care Technician
Southeast Health Medical Center
Dothan, AL
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Travel CNA
Simms Verterans Home
Panama City , FL
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
CNA
Blue Heron Rehabilitaion
Wesley Chapel, FL
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Promoted continuous patient advocacy for health and safety.
- Helped with basic clinical needs and responded to patient requests.
- Assisted physical therapist with treatment, administration and planning.
- Assisted patients during physical therapy procedures to restore function and reduce pain.
- Advocated for all patient health, safety and rights.
- Reduced average hospital stay [Number] days by delivering recovery-focused care.
CNA
Enterprise Nursing Home
Enterprise, AL
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
CNA
Outreach HOme Health
Lawton , OK
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
Nursing
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, COSkills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate communication
- Patient-focused care
- Quality Assurance
- Mobility Assistance
- Collecting specimens
- Patient Lifting
- Patient Relations
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring fluids
- Infection control procedures
- Electronic Charting
- Transporting patients
- Adaptable
- Performing patient intakes
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Preparing meals
- Meal Planning
- Family support and assistance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Quick problem solver
- Compassionate
- Respiratory equipment training
- Wound care specialist
- Inpatient Care
- Collecting vital signs
Accomplishments
- CNA Lead/ Preceptor
- Bee award nominee
- Employee of the month
Certification
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Basic Life saving certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Southeast Health Medical Center
06.2024 - 06.2024
Travel CNA
Simms Verterans Home
10.2022 - 03.2023
CNA
Interim Home Health
08.2022 - Current
CNA
Blue Heron Rehabilitaion
07.2022 - 08.2022
CNA
Enterprise Nursing Home
07.2021 - 06.2022
CNA
Outreach HOme Health
09.2018 - 06.2020
Nursing
Arapahoe Community College
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