Haley Yochum
Bainbridge,GA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and effective communication. Skilled in providing compassionate support, documenting patient information accurately, and assisting with daily living activities to enhance overall patient well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial Hospital and Manor
Bainbridge, Georgia
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Participated in training new staff on facility protocols and patient care practices.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Archbold Memorial Hospital
Cairo, Georgia
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of delivery suites.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records accurately.
- Prepared necessary medical equipment for labor and delivery processes.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing according to established protocols.
- Provided patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and ambulating.
- Coached women through breathing exercises during contractions to help manage pain levels effectively.
- Transported laboring women between units as needed while providing continuous monitoring of maternal status.
- Provided emotional support to patients throughout labor process.
- Educated new mothers about infant care such as diapering, feeding techniques, swaddling.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately and timely regarding patient's conditions, procedures, interventions performed.
- Monitored vital signs of laboring patients including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients in labor and delivery.
- Performed routine laboratory tests on newborns.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, Georgia
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients and their families about care needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
- Supported the training of new staff in caregiving techniques and procedures.
- Provided compassionate patient care in various departments within the healthcare facility.
- Supported mobility by assisting patients with walking and transferring safely.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of best practices.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in documentation.
- Assisted nurses with treatments such as enemas, douches or catheterizations per physician orders.
- Ensured that all supplies were properly stocked on unit before beginning shift.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting quickly to changing work environments.
- Transferred patients in wheelchairs or with gurneys to other units or departments within the facility.=
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests quickly.
- Assisted in preparing patients for tests, treatments or surgery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
LifeBrite Community Hospital Of Stokes
Blakely, Georgia
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Supported nursing staff with routine medical procedures and patient assessments.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care plans.
- Participated in training new staff on facility protocols and patient care practices.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miller County High School
Colquitt05-2017
Certificate of CNA -
Bainbridge College
Bainbridge, GA04-2017
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Personal care techniques
- Specimen collection
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Training new staff
- Monitoring fluids
- Direct patient care
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate caregiver
- Bathing assistance
- Tracheostomy care
- Dressing assistance
- Colostomy care
- Maintaining privacy
- Compassionate
- Bedside manner
- Blood glucose testing
- Feeding assistance
- Electronic charting
- Mobility assistance
- Performing patient intakes
- Medical equipment preparation
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
References
- Lindy Delgado (229) 485-5714
- kelly Mcnany (760) 889-3047
- Patricia Mclendon (229) 400-1485
- kaye Cox (229) 400-3054
- kelly ESpera. (850) 443-5197
- Mary Kilcoyne (850) 590-1824
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Archbold Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial Hospital and Manor
01.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
LifeBrite Community Hospital Of Stokes
08.2017 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Miller County High School
Certificate of CNA -
Bainbridge College