Georgia Thomas
Meridian,MS
Summary
Driven Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and HIPAA compliance, honed at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction and safety, leveraging skills in vital signs monitoring and compassionate caregiving. Demonstrated a commitment to healthcare ethics and patient relationship building, contributing to improved care standards and efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center
05.2007 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Line Worker
Avery Dennison
06.1999 - 04.2007
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily quotas and improve overall productivity on the line.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Adapted quickly to changing production schedules, effectively managing workload to meet deadlines consistently.
- Mastered various roles within the assembly line, showcasing versatility and adaptability that contributed to increased operational efficiency.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Enhanced workplace safety by strictly following safety protocols and participating in relevant training programs.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Reduced downtime by maintaining equipment, performing regular inspections, and promptly addressing issues.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Assembled and installed products on production lines according to established guidelines.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
Wire Harness Assembler
Chatham Enterprises
06.1998 - 05.1999
- Played a key role in meeting company-wide sustainability targets by implementing environmentally friendly practices within the wire harness assembly area.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining wire harness assembly processes and reducing errors.
- Increased customer satisfaction, ensuring timely delivery of wire harness assemblies meeting specifications and requirements.
- Optimized inventory management by organizing materials and tools for efficient assembly line operations.
- Promoted workplace safety, adhering to guidelines and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives with proactive feedback on potential areas of enhancement within the production process.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying updated on relevant codes, standards, and best practices related to wire harness manufacturing.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kemper County High School
Dekalb, MS05.1986
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Safety Precautions
- Compassionate caregiver
- Mobility Assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding Assistance
- Positioning Patients
- End of life care
- Patient Lifting
- Transfer Techniques
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient Care
- Geriatric Care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Trustworthy companion
- Feeding assistance expert
- Specimen Collection
- Light Housekeeping
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Patient Relations
- Patient Assessments
- Quality Assurance
- Restraint Application
- CNA Certification
- Vital signs
- CPR Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Calm Under Stress
- Bedsore Prevention
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Emotional Support
- Infection Control
- CPR/AED
- Heavy Lifting
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Catheter Care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center
05.2007 - Current
Line Worker
Avery Dennison
06.1999 - 04.2007
Wire Harness Assembler
Chatham Enterprises
06.1998 - 05.1999
High School Diploma -
Kemper County High School
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