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Esther Edward

Saint Louis Park,MN

Summary

Due to my years of experience as a Nirse Assistant, I have been able to master the skills of caring for patients. I am able to prioritize my duties accordingly to ensure the safety and care of the patients.

I am able to work closely with nurses, both in hospitals and assisted livings.

Able to take patients vitals correctly and update cares on the assigned chart systems.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
02.2020 - Current
  • Currently working with mercy hospital at the pediatric mental ward to support young children with their activities of daily living.
  • Help monitor children with mental and psychological issues and also help with companionship.
  • Work as One on One aid to supervise suicidal children and adults . To ensure their safety while they are admitted in the hospital. Also ensuring that their environments are safe of institutions that can be used as tools to harm themselves.
  • Help monitor children that are admitted to ensure that they do not tamper with the equipments for treatments like IV pulps, oxygen mask among others.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stetcher

Worked mainly in the ICU units to assist nurses with the care of their patients. Assisted in their toileting and repositioning as needed.

Ensured that there is adequate medical supplies and suppliers for their ADL’s.

Worked as a sitter to help closely monitor patients that are in distress and confused to ensure that they do not remove the equipments for their treatments.

I currently work in different facilities like united and Abbot Northwestern hospitals.

Help with the Nurseries and maternity wards to ensure that the mothers are cleaned, and help them with toileting and repositioning.

Also help with the bed making and supply of equipments.

I also help with vital observation and documentations on a daily basis.

  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Totalmed Staffing
Hopkins, MN
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.

CNA

Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, Minnesota
08.2019 - 08.2022
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Responded quickly and calmly during emergencies or crisis situations within the ICU unit.
  • Monitored changes in patient conditions using various equipment such as EKG machines.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times for both patients and their families.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff for efficient implementation of physician orders.
  • Conducted regular rounds to assess patient status and responded promptly to any changes or alarms.
  • Supported healthcare teams in consistently delivering timely and quality care according to company standards.
  • Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
  • Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
  • Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.
  • Monitored medical supply inventory to ensure consistent availability of critical items.
  • Conducted daily rounds on assigned units observing condition of patients and providing support when necessary.
  • Provided patient care and monitored vital signs.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies by utilizing appropriate assessment techniques, triage protocols and stabilization measures.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards during transport of patients from one area to another.
  • Provided emotional support for family members throughout difficult situations associated with illness or injury.
  • Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
  • Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
  • Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
  • Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
  • Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
  • Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
  • Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
  • Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
  • Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Martin Luther care center
Bloomington , MN
03.2017 - 03.2021
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Faleti to clinic
Lagos, Los
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.

Worked closely with nurses in the ICU to ensure that there is adequate supplies for the patients and the medical team.

Assisted the nurses with the patient toileting and repositioning as needed

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Benin
Benin City
05.2006

Skills

  • 7 years experience working at the pediatric wards in hospitals like Mercy hospital
  • Collecting Specimens
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Transporting Patients
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Lifting
  • Patient Relations
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Valid [State] Driver's License
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • Preparing Meals
  • Assisting With Personal Grooming
  • Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
  • Time management
  • Active listening
  • Emotional support
  • Mental health support
  • Medication monitoring

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Totalmed Staffing
04.2021 - 11.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Aya Healthcare
02.2020 - Current

CNA

Fairview Health Services
08.2019 - 08.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Martin Luther care center
03.2017 - 03.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Faleti to clinic
01.2010 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Benin
Esther Edward