Courtney Polley
Richmond,IN
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rosebud V
Richmond
03.2025 - Current
- Assisting and dependently helping patients with bathing, dressing, oral care, and toileting.
- Assisting patients with feedings as needed along with following diet care plans
- Following through with patient care plans and changes
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brickyard healthcare golden rule
Richmond, IN
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisting and dependently helping patients with bathing, dressing, oral care, and toileting.
- Assisting patients with feedings as needed along with following diet care plans
- Following through with patient care plans and changes
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Home Health Aide
Interim HealthCare
Richmond
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisting patients with bathing, oral care, feeding in the comfort of their own home.
- Assisting with cleanliness of patients home.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
Private Home Caregiver
Howard home services
Lynn, IN
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Administered medications as prescribed by a physician and monitored the client's response to medication.
- Conducted light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, laundry and changing linens.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided and reported any changes in client condition to supervisor or family members.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Organized recreational activities such as walks, outings and social events for clients.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Kept up-to-date with current best practices in private home caregiving through continuing education courses.
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
Richmond, IN
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress towards treatment goals in electronic health records system.
- Provided crisis management when necessary during therapy sessions or other settings.
- Collaborated with behavior analysts to diagnose problem behaviors and create detailed plan of treatment and maintenance for clients.
- Tracked client behavior by reviewing behavior incident reports and creating and adjusting behavior management plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arbor Trace senior living
Richmond, IN
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Assisting and dependently helping patients with bathing, dressing, oral care, and toileting.
- Assisting patients with feedings as needed along with following diet care plans
- Following through with patient care plans and changes
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeastern Jr/sr High School
Fountain City, IN06-2010
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Nurses Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College
Richmond, IN02-2010
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Time management
- Customer service skills
- Crisis intervention
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rosebud V
03.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brickyard healthcare golden rule
09.2024 - 02.2025
Home Health Aide
Interim HealthCare
03.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
01.2021 - 09.2021
Private Home Caregiver
Howard home services
04.2020 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arbor Trace senior living
06.2017 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Northeastern Jr/sr High School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Nurses Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College