Gloria Aldridge
Wynne,AR
Summary
Accomplished Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record in patient care, excelling in vital signs monitoring and providing exceptional bedside manner. At Elite Hospice, I significantly improved patient satisfaction through dedicated support in mobility and hygiene assistance. Skilled in infection prevention and patient observation, consistently delivering high-quality care and achieving patient care goals. Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 15 plus years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Crisis Stabilization Unit, Behavioral Health Network
12.2019 - 09.2024
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Homecare Services
03.2016 - 11.2019
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Hospice Homehealth
03.2016 - 11.2019
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Crowleys Ridge Technical Institute
Forrest City, AR12.2003
High School Diploma -
Wynne High School
Wynne, AR05.1983
Skills
- ADL support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Feeding Assistance
- Healthy meal preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Sterilization techniques
- Catheter Care
- Infection control standards
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Qualified in patient transport
- Hospice and palliative care
- Infection prevention
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Crisis Stabilization Unit, Behavioral Health Network
12.2019 - 09.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Homecare Services
03.2016 - 11.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Hospice Homehealth
03.2016 - 11.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Crowleys Ridge Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Wynne High School
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