GLORIA FLETCHER
Alvin,Texas
Summary
I am a reliable, service focused professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained with over ten years as a CNA caring for elderly and vulnerable adults in long and short term care in extended -term care and home environments, highly skilled in assisting patients with dementia, chronic illness, or recovering from surgery and accidents, strengths include dedication, compassion, and excellent interpersonal skills
I am equally fully vaccinated
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA Night
Nurse Dash
01.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patient rooms.
CNA
Private
01.2013 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
CNA Night
Laurel Court Nursing And Rehab Center
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patients as scheduled
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
CNA Night
The Abbey At Westminster Plaza
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- 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.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 12-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patient rooms.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Training
Alpha Institute
Houston, TX08.2008
Skills
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Case Management
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Medications Familiarity
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Responding to Emergencies
- Chronic Disease Management
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Reading Comprehension
- Patient Assessments
- Recording Vital Signs
- Admitting Support
- Active Listening
- Intake Recording
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Light Housekeeping
- Trustworthy Companion
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Charting Expertise
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR/ First Aid/ AED Certification/ America Red Cross/BLS exp 2024
Timeline
CNA Night
Nurse Dash
01.2021 - Current
CNA
Private
01.2013 - Current
CNA Night
Laurel Court Nursing And Rehab Center
01.2010 - 12.2012
CNA Night
The Abbey At Westminster Plaza
01.2007 - 12.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant Training
Alpha Institute
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