Erin Clark
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Accomplished Certified Nursing Assistant from Intermountain Health St Mary's Regional Hospital, adept in HIPAA compliance and fostering patient relationships. Expertly reduced fall incidents and enhanced patient dignity through personalized care. Demonstrates exceptional bedside manner and time management, ensuring high-quality inpatient care and safety.
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Patient-focused CNA with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Intermountain Health St Mary's Regional Hospital
03.2012 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- 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.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
CNA
Family Health West
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Administrative Assistant
Community Counseling Center
02.2008 - 06.2010
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
Nanny
Self Employed
1998 - 2008
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
Education
GED -
Portland Adult Education
Portland, MENo Degree - Pre Reqs For Nursing School
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, COSkills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Safety Precautions
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Positioning Patients
- End of life care
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Transporting patients
- Colostomy Care
- Specimen Collection
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Restraint Application
- Tracheostomy Care
- Time Management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Infection Control
- Patient Care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Intermountain Health St Mary's Regional Hospital
03.2012 - Current
CNA
Family Health West
01.2011 - 02.2012
Administrative Assistant
Community Counseling Center
02.2008 - 06.2010
Nanny
Self Employed
1998 - 2008
GED -
Portland Adult Education
No Degree - Pre Reqs For Nursing School
Colorado Mesa University
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