I have 18 years experience as a caregiver, in all medical settings including nursing homes, home care, assisted living, dementia units, hospitals and currently I’m working in a behavioral hospital.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/ Mental Health Technician
Fairfax Hospital Kirkland
Renton, WA
06.2020 - Current
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Mental Health Technician
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center
Kirkland , Wa
01.2010 - 04.2020
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
CNA
TimberRidge Nursing Home
Issaquah, WA
12.2015 - 04.2019
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
CNA
Providence Elder Place Seattle
Seattle, WA
07.2004 - 04.2019
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Homecare
Sound Options Inc
Tacoma , WA
01.2005 - 04.2009
Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Prerequisites
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA
06.2020
CNA
CNA North
Seattle
07.2010
Skills
Charting Expertise
EMR Systems
Medication Assistance
Medical Records Management
Accomplishments
Supervised team of Number staff members. I’m the lead unit. I supervise 4 mental health technician by making sure the unit is running smoothly.