Certified Nursing Assistant
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
SEATTLE , WA
2009.10 - Current
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
- Administered medications or treatments such as catheterizations, suppositories, enemas and douches as directed by nurse or physician.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Scheduled referral appointments to other providers for patients needing specialized treatment.
- Educated patients on conditions and assisted with struggles or questions concerning treatment, potential outcomes and prognosis.
- Maintained professional demeanor while treating patients with respect and dignity.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
