Evita Ballentine
Burlington,NC
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with experience at Carolinameadows, skilled in vital signs assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and wound care assistance. Committed to ensuring patient safety and well-being, consistently implementing fall prevention techniques and providing compassionate support to patients and their families.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Carolinameadows
Chapel Hill, NC
08.2008 - Current
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
Medication Aide
BrettHaven of Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
06.2000 - 05.2008
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assessed patient needs in response to medications.
- Verified the identity of the patient receiving medication prior to administration.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Science
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NCSkills
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient care assistance
- Medication administration
- Wound care assistance
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Carolinameadows
08.2008 - Current
Medication Aide
BrettHaven of Chapel Hill
06.2000 - 05.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Science
Durham Technical Community College