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Garnett Wilcoxen

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Compassionate Nursing Assistant with proven ability to deliver patient care with efficiency and high productivity. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medical record documentation. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring optimal support and care in fast-paced environments. Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PCT

Hushabye Nursery
Phoenix, AZ
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Assisted preceptors in orienting new PCTs to the clinical setting and teaching them proper patient care procedures.
  • Demonstrated effective communication strategies when interacting with patients, families, and staff members.
  • Monitored patient safety measures taken by PCTs during their shift assignments.
  • Mentored PCTs in developing professional relationships with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare personnel.
  • Facilitated discussions between preceptors and PCTs concerning challenging situations encountered while providing patient care.
  • Promoted an environment that supports ethical practices in accordance with hospital standards.
  • Adhered to all hospital protocols when dealing with hazardous materials or infectious diseases.
  • Provided support to preceptors by participating in meetings regarding changes in policy or procedure implementation.
  • Trained PCTs on proper infection control techniques such as hand hygiene or personal protective equipment use.
  • Provided newborn care services to families, including feeding, bathing and changing diapers.
  • Assisted parents with breastfeeding techniques and provided lactation support.
  • Instructed new parents in safe sleep practices, proper swaddling techniques and burping methods.
  • Maintained a clean environment for the infant by washing bottles, sterilizing equipment and performing other housekeeping duties.
  • Organized necessary supplies for each shift and restocked items as needed.
  • Demonstrated proper handling techniques for premature infants or those with special needs.
  • Performed light household tasks related to caring for an infant such as laundry or meal preparation.
  • Managed general housekeeping duties handling feeding, diapering and cleanup tasks.

LNA

Hacienda Children's Hospital
Mesa, AZ
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
  • Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges - Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Gilbert

Skills

  • Patient Feeding
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Supply Restocking
  • Patient and Family Relations
  • Infection Control
  • HIPAA
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient Care and Safety

Certification

  • Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR Certification- American Heart Association.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.

Timeline

PCT

Hushabye Nursery
03.2021 - 03.2023

LNA

Hacienda Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges - Chandler-Gilbert Community College

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