Donna Thompson
Lynchburg,Virginia
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Self Empolyed
Moneta, VA
09.2021 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Also prep medicines and give to patient
CNA
homecare.com
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- also companionship for husband and wife
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
CNA
Homecare.com
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by son.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
CNA
Self-employeed
Forest, VA
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by Daughter.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
CNA
Lynchburg Health And Rehab
Lynchburg, VA
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ec Glass High School
Lynchburg, VA06-1997
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Lifting
- Infection control procedures
- Transporting patients
- Monitoring fluids
- Mobility Assistance
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- General housekeeping ability
- Wound care specialist
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Meal Planning
- Helping with medication
- Preparing meals
Certification
Commonwealth of virginia
Department of Health Professions
Cerified Nurse Aide-1401184016
Timeline
CNA
Self Empolyed
09.2021 - Current
CNA
homecare.com
06.2021 - 11.2021
CNA
Homecare.com
02.2019 - 06.2021
CNA
Self-employeed
03.2017 - 04.2019
CNA
Lynchburg Health And Rehab
01.2017 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Ec Glass High School
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