Cynthia Barber
Stoughton,WI
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Technician/Senior Caregiver
Milestone Sr Living
Stoughton , WI
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to emergencies as needed.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care and medication management strategies.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided emotional support for elderly clients dealing with loneliness or depression.
- Provided respite care for primary caregivers who need time away from their responsibilities.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to medications and reported findings to healthcare professionals.
At Home Caregiver
Sr Helpers
Madison, WI
12.2018 - 04.2024
- Developed positive relationships with clients while respecting their right to privacy.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Engaged in meaningful conversations with clients to help maintain cognitive abilities.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, eating and toileting.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Administered medications according to prescribed instructions.
CNA
UW Hospital and Clinics
Madison , WI
12.2013 - 06.2018
- 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.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stoughton Senior High
Stoughton, WI06-1980
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Drug interaction awareness
- Safety management
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene support
- Toileting assistance
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare documentation
- Oxygen therapy
- Fall prevention
- Housekeeping tasks
- Transfer skills
- Nutrition monitoring
- Client confidentiality
- Patient assistance
- Emotional support
- Mobility support
- Recreational activities planning
Certification
Certified Medication Tech
BLS
Certified CBRF
Timeline
Medication Technician/Senior Caregiver
Milestone Sr Living
08.2023 - Current
At Home Caregiver
Sr Helpers
12.2018 - 04.2024
CNA
UW Hospital and Clinics
12.2013 - 06.2018
Certified Medication Tech
BLS
Certified CBRF
High School Diploma -
Stoughton Senior High
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