Faith Friedrich
West Allis,WI
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cna Medication Assistant
West Park Place
West Allis, Wisconsin
11.2002 - 12.2003
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Disinfected dining room, all bathrooms
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Brushed fed mascot.
- Washed laundry brought back to residents.
- Disinfected hand rails, door handles, counters elevator buttons.
- All trash on unit brought to outside dumpster at end of shift.
- Vacuum TV sitting area.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Dispensed unit-dose medications following proper storage requirements.
Cna Medication Assistant
Lakeview Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
11.1978 - 12.1990
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assist with bathing, toileting, wash laundry
- Change linens, Monitor vital signs, check surgical dressings for wound drainage.
- Reposition for comfort check for pressure sores.
- Standing weights, bed scale weights, hoyer lift transfers
- Disinfect all medical equipment.
- Monitor and chart intake and output.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals signs,
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Supply and empty patient bedpans, urinals on frequent basis.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Disinfected suction machines
- Indwelling catheter care
- Disinfect drainage bag ports
- Clean nurses station, dressing carts,
- Disinfect water pitchers, wash basins, urinals, bedpans.
- Dispense ice water or no ice in water, snacks.
- Defrost refrigerator in clean utility room once a month and clean microwave oven, ice crusher, hot water pot.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Allis Central High School
West Allis, WI06-1998
Certificate Medication Assistant - Medication Assistant
WCTC
Pewaukee, WI04-1994
Skills
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Infection control practices
- Patient care
- Feeding assistance
- Clinical documentation
- Basic life support
- Attention to detail
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Health monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Multitasking and organization
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
Medication Assistant 1994
Accomplishments
- Employee of the quarter 1991 The Arboretum Menomonee Falls
Affiliations
- Reading, gardening, crochet, weaving, baking, cooking.
Volunteer
- Hunger Task force stock box West Milwaukee, WI 2018
- Church bookkeeper Beloit Road Baptist Church 1992
- Care of cats The Cat Network West Allis, WI no kill cat shelter 2017
- Part of a cleaning team at Jordan Evangelical Church 2016 - 2017.
- Eras Senior network phone friend 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cna Medication Assistant
West Park Place
11.2002 - 12.2003
Cna Medication Assistant
Lakeview Hospital
11.1978 - 12.1990
High School Diploma -
West Allis Central High School
Certificate Medication Assistant - Medication Assistant
WCTC