Grace Hudgins
Monticello
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in patient care, HIPAA compliance, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and safety through personalized care plans and diligent monitoring of vital signs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bradley County Medical Center
Warren, AR
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall patient safety standards.
- 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.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Delivered high-quality care to ER patients in hospital facility.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Client
Hot Springs, AR
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- 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.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Pines Nursing and Rehab
Hot Springs, AR
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained patient records accurately, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Trained new staff on patient care protocols and operational procedures.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in patient care delivery.
- 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.
- 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.
Cashier
Potters Clay Ministries
Hot Springs, AR
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted in training new cashiers on operating procedures and customer service standards.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer, ensuring balanced transactions at end of shifts.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
South Ark Community College
El Dorado, ARHigh School Diploma -
Lake Hamilton High School
Pearcy, AR2023
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Documenting behaviors
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Healthcare ethics
- Responding to emergencies
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy care
- Specimen collection
- Blood glucose testing
- Valid AR driver's license
- Care plan implementation
- Observing responses
- EMR / EHR
- Medical records management
- Outpatient care
- Range of motion exercises
- Quick problem solver
- Admitting support
- Able to lift 175 pounds
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bradley County Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Client
01.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Pines Nursing and Rehab
05.2021 - 01.2022
Cashier
Potters Clay Ministries
10.2017 - 05.2018
No Degree - Nursing
South Ark Community College
High School Diploma -
Lake Hamilton High School