Elyssa Erickson
Buhl,MN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient relationship building. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic care and effective communication, ensuring dignity and comfort for patients during daily activities. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of care and safety.
Overview
2020
2020
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported nursing staff during medical procedures, enhancing efficiency of care delivery.
- Participated in training programs to enhance skills and contribute to team knowledge base.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairview Hospital
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Educated patients and families on care procedures to promote understanding and compliance.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported nursing staff during medical procedures, enhancing efficiency of care delivery.
- Participated in training programs to enhance skills and contribute to team knowledge base.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Raphael’s Nursing Home
04.2008 - 01.2015
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, MNSkills
Patient care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairview Hospital
02.2015 - 01.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Raphael’s Nursing Home
04.2008 - 01.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hibbing Community College