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Debra Piper

Debra Piper

Fort Myers Beach,FL

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Academy of Our Ladies, adept at providing compassionate care and monitoring vital signs. Excelled in patient relationship building and implementing care plans, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in CPR/AED and adept at emergency response, showcasing a reliable and adaptable approach to patient care.

Overview

2021
2021
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Academy of Our Ladies
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
  • Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heddington Oaks
01.2006 - 08.2020
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.

Education

License - Cosmetology

International Beauty Academy
Canton Illinois

High School Diploma - General Studies

Woodruff High School
Peoria, IL
07.1976

Skills

  • Reliable team player
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bedside manner
  • Dressing assistance
  • Recording vital signs
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Patient-focused care
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • End of life care
  • Adaptable
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Patient relationship building
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Transporting patients
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Care plan implementation
  • Observing responses
  • Reliable transportation
  • Preparing meals
  • Conducting intakes
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Toileting assistance
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Documentation expert
  • Infection control procedures
  • Collecting specimens
  • Quick problem solver
  • Intake recording
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • Family support and assistance
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Vital sign recording
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Vital signs
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • CPR/AED
  • Client documentation
  • Behavior redirection
  • Patient evaluations
  • Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
  • Heartsaver CPR AED
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heddington Oaks
01.2006 - 08.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Academy of Our Ladies

License - Cosmetology

International Beauty Academy

High School Diploma - General Studies

Woodruff High School

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