Ginger Barlow
Cedar City,UT
Summary
Dedicated CNA with proven expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring, honed at Zions Way Home Health and Hospice. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and maintaining confidentiality. Achieved significant improvements in patient comfort and safety, demonstrating exceptional bedside manner and direct patient care skills.
I have years of experience in Idaho as well, working in the home-care as a CNA. I have worked with special needs, such as autistic, or Down’s syndrome individuals as well.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
CNA
Zions Way Home Health and Hospice
Cedar City, UT
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
CNA -
CCUSD#14
Colorado City, AZCNA -
Ridgeview CNA School
St. George, UT06.2021
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
CNA
Timeline
CNA
Zions Way Home Health and Hospice
06.2024 - Current
CNA -
CCUSD#14
CNA -
Ridgeview CNA School