Cynthia Pirk
Milwaukee
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in compassionate patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to assist with daily living activities and provide emotional support, enhancing the quality of life for veterans.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
Milwaukee
03.2007 - Current
- Assisted veterans with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported nursing staff in executing care plans for veteran patients.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families about care procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care services.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to veterans during recovery processes.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- 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.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
Milwaukee
03.2007 - Current
- Assisted veterans with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported nursing staff in executing care plans for veteran patients.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families about care procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care services.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to veterans during recovery processes.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- 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.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
GED -
Horlick Highschool
Racine, WI06-1979
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care documentation
- Electronic health records
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emergency response
- Patient-centered communication
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2007 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2007 - Current
GED -
Horlick Highschool