Haylea Blankenship
Vancouver
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, excelling in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient wellbeing through effective communication and adaptability in high-pressure situations. Committed to maintaining a safe environment and reducing fall incidents, ensuring dignity and comfort for all patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Helpers of Clark County
03.2024 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant-PRN
Fort Vancouver Assisted Living
09.2024 - 02.2025
- 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.
- 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.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Trustwell
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of medical emergencies, providing crucial assistance during critical situations as needed.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards, safeguarding sensitive patient information at all times during recordkeeping duties.
Medical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
The Vancouver Clinic
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
06.2019 - 02.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Portland04-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Electronic charting
- Adaptable
- Calm and level-headed under duress
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant-PRN
Fort Vancouver Assisted Living
09.2024 - 02.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Helpers of Clark County
03.2024 - Current
Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Trustwell
09.2023 - 02.2024
Medical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
The Vancouver Clinic
02.2022 - 09.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
06.2019 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
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