Ginger Patterson
Pearl,MS
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Brandon Court Nursing Home
Brandon , MS
04.2022 - Current
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Dsp/Se
Willowood Developmental Center
Pearl, MS
10.2019 - Current
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Cashier
Dollar General Store
Brandon , MS
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Georgia 02-2016
Skills
- Patient Care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Family support and assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate
Certification
Certified Nursing License
Timeline
CNA
Brandon Court Nursing Home
04.2022 - Current
Cashier
Dollar General Store
05.2020 - 08.2022
Dsp/Se
Willowood Developmental Center
10.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Certified Nursing License
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