Gracyn Kafana

Nurse Assistant

Presbyterian Senior Care

06.2020 - Current

Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
Contributed to infection control efforts through strict adherence to hygiene protocols and diligent cleaning practices.
Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
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.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.