Fawna Truax
Morganton,NC
Summary
Seasoned CNA with a proven track record at Grace Heights Health and Rehabilitation, showcasing exceptional skills in vital signs monitoring and empathetic patient care. Excelled in delivering comprehensive support, including end-of-life care and emergency response, while ensuring patient dignity and promoting independence. Demonstrates a unique blend of compassion and critical thinking, significantly enhancing patient experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Grace Heights Health and Rehabilitation
Morganton, NC
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
CNA
Broughton State Psychiatry Hospital
Morganton, NC
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aryuvedic Wellness
Maharishi International University
Fairfield, IA08-2026
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Kieser University
Daytona Beach, FL06-2006
High School Diploma -
Ringgold Senior High School
Monongahela, PA06-2002
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Dressing assistance
- Active listening
- Complex Problem-solving
- Compassion and empathy
- Critical thinking
- Emergency response
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Basic life support
- Emotional support
- Vital signs monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Flexibility and adaptability
Timeline
CNA
Grace Heights Health and Rehabilitation
07.2022 - Current
CNA
Broughton State Psychiatry Hospital
12.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Aryuvedic Wellness
Maharishi International University
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Kieser University
High School Diploma -
Ringgold Senior High School
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