Eleanor Gallimore
Mount Airy,NC
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Also, I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Regional Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Delivered high-quality care to critically ill patients in hospital facility.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in accordance with individual needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, resulting in increased independence and overall satisfaction.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by engaging them in meaningful conversations and recreational activities.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient progress and promptly identify any potential health concerns.
- Educated patients and their families on proper home care techniques, promoting self-sufficiency and reducing the risk of complications or hospital readmissions.
- Assisted patients with mobility exercises to enhance strength, flexibility, and overall physical wellbeing.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, delivering immediate assistance while awaiting further instructions from medical professionals.
- Consistently maintained a clean, organized living environment for patients to promote comfort and reduce stress levels.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by demonstrating empathy, compassion, patience, professionalism at all times.
- Offered transportation to and from appointments, shopping and other activities to help patient stay social, active and maintain access to essential items and services.
- Performed ambulation and exercise and completed household services to help patient maintain routine and lifestyle in familiar home environment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC06.2027
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Quality Assurance
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Condition Monitoring
- Conducting intakes
- Basic Life Support
- Reliable team player
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Regional Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
07.2020 - 03.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College