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Edith Mcculloch

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Proven CNA with a track record of enhancing patient satisfaction at HealthTrust Workforce Solutions through compassionate care and efficient vital signs monitoring. Skilled in patient transfers and adept in HIPAA compliance, consistently ensuring patient dignity and safety. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and teamwork, significantly improving patient outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA,

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2021 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
  • Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.

ER Technician/ CNA

University Hospital - University Health System
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
  • Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
  • Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.

CNA

St Luke's Baptist Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.

CNA

Regent Care Center
04.2016 - 02.2018
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy

CCNA
04.2017 - 10.2017
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.

Nurse Aide

Senior Care of WURZBACH
05.2015 - 12.2016
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
  • Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering thorough reports on patients'' status at shift handover meetings.

CNA

Stone Oak Nursing Home
03.2016 - 11.2016

Memory Care

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Caregiver

Brookdale Hollywood Park Nursing Home
08.2011 - 05.2012
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

Education

CNA/ Medical Assistant/ EKG And Phlebotomy

Quest College
San Antonio, TX
09.2004

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Patient Transfers
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Reliable team player
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Patient Lifting
  • Patient-focused care
  • Electronic Charting

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CNA,

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2021 - Current

ER Technician/ CNA

University Hospital - University Health System
08.2021 - 04.2022

CNA

St Luke's Baptist Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2021

Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy

CCNA
04.2017 - 10.2017

CNA

Regent Care Center
04.2016 - 02.2018

CNA

Stone Oak Nursing Home
03.2016 - 11.2016

Nurse Aide

Senior Care of WURZBACH
05.2015 - 12.2016

Caregiver

Brookdale Hollywood Park Nursing Home
08.2011 - 05.2012

CNA/ Medical Assistant/ EKG And Phlebotomy

Quest College
Edith Mcculloch