D. Ann Austin-Philpot
Hiram,GA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with 46 years of experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled in long-term care settings and outpatient centers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead CNA
Blue Summit Hospice
Roswell, Georgia
04.2023 - Current
- Designed and oversaw nursing assistant training programs, ensuring adherence to state regulations and enhancing staff competency.
- Led nursing assistants in patient care matters, fostering a collaborative approach to improving care standards.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided feedback on a regular basis.
- Coordinated daily work assignments for nursing staff, ensuring optimal patient care delivery and effective use of resources. Assigned tasks to optimize staffing levels and ensure timely completion of patient care tasks.
- Conducted regular meetings with nursing assistant staff to discuss issues related to patient care delivery.
- Assisted in developing new policies and procedures related to Nursing Assistant functions.
- Supported hospice CNA schedules and assigned daily patient care tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene and comfort care for hospice patients, significantly enhancing their quality of life. hygiene and comfort care for hospice patients.
- Collaborated with nurses to review care plans and tailored bedside support tasks for improved patient care.
- Ensured compliance with all safety protocols, including infection control standards.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space, and equipment availability into consideration.
- Recruited, hired, and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing, and physical plant staff.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting needs.
- Repositioned patients to prevent skin breakdown and improve comfort.
Private Nurse
Mary Ann Oshields
Atlanta, GA
02.1987 - Current
- Administered medications and adhered to care instructions, ensuring optimal health for Mary Ann Oshields.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, enhancing comfort and dignity for clients in private home care.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to family and physicians to ensure timely interventions.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients and families, helping them navigate challenging situations.
- Coordinated multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, consistently delivering high-quality care.
Medical Care Coordinator
Homestead Hospice
Carnesville, Georgia
01.2011 - 03.2023
- Coordinated patient visits, assessments, and interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance comprehensive care.
- Evaluated referral information for hospice eligibility and admission needs to facilitate timely access to services.
- Managed patient care records and updated electronic health records to ensure accurate documentation and continuity of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline coordination of patient services.
- Scheduled appointments and procedures for patients at various facilities or locations.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes to hospice nurses.
Education
CNA Credentials
Marietta Ga03-2010
High School Diploma -
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA05-1980
Skills
- Hospice care coordination
- Care plan coordination
- Electronic charting
- Patient safety protocols
- Care coordination
- Staff training
- Staff scheduling
- Patient care
- Infection control
- CNA training
- Team leadership
- Clear communication
- Problem solving
- Wound care management
- Range of Motion
Certification
- CNA
- MED TECH
- CDL 25 year experience
Timeline
Lead CNA
Blue Summit Hospice
04.2023 - Current
Medical Care Coordinator
Homestead Hospice
01.2011 - 03.2023
Private Nurse
Mary Ann Oshields
02.1987 - Current
CNA Credentials
High School Diploma -
Chattahoochee Technical College