Diane Thomas
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jefferson Healthcare Medical Center
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Associate Of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Harcum College
750 Montgomery Ave05.2018
Skills
- Collecting specimens
- Observing responses
- Transporting patients
- Monitoring fluids
- Vital sign recording
- Patient-focused care
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding assistance expert
- Documentation expert
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Range of motion exercises
- Able to lift number pounds
- Dressing assistance
- Inpatient care
- Quick problem solver
- Ambulation assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Infection control procedures
Certification
CPR/BLS
NURSING ASSISTANCE CERTIFICATION
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jefferson Healthcare Medical Center
Associate Of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Harcum College