Emily M Walker

• Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
• Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
• Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
• Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
• Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
• Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
• Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
• Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
• Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
• Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
• Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
• Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
• Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
• Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
• Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
• Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
• Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
• Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
• Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
• Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.

Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
• Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
• Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
• Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
• Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
• Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
• Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
• Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
• Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.