Elizabeth Whitson
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Caring and compassionate Nursing Assistant provides thorough clinical, customer service and communication skills. Adaptable to quickly learn new concepts and skills. Helpful Nursing Assistant committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position Nursing Assistant help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Brayden Park Assisted Living
San Angelo, TX
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Nursing Assistant
Beehive Homes of Hobbs
Hobbs, NM
08.2005 - 10.2010
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Cottage Care and Rehab.
Hobbs, NM
11.1998 - 05.2005
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hobbs Health Care
Hobbs, NM
06.1992 - 11.1998
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with toileting at night.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Distributed drinking water to residents.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked the night shift and came in when help was needed on days off.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hobbs High School
Hobbs, NM05-1987
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Relations
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient Feeding
- Infection Control
- Monitoring Fluids
- Infection Control Procedures
- Client Documentation
- HIPAA
- Patient Care and Safety
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
In my spare time I love to planting and gardening. Love spending time with family and outdoors.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Brayden Park Assisted Living
07.2019 - 09.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant/Nursing Assistant
Beehive Homes of Hobbs
08.2005 - 10.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Cottage Care and Rehab.
11.1998 - 05.2005
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hobbs Health Care
06.1992 - 11.1998
High School Diploma -
Hobbs High School