Heather Black
Reading,PA
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering outstanding patient care. Offers 25+ years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
Reading Hospital Rehabilitation At Wyomissing
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Improved patient satisfaction by responding promptly to call lights and addressing needs or concerns.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
- Implemented infection control protocols effectively, reducing the spread of illness within the facility.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of patient care.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Nursing Restorative Aide
UCCH Homes Ephrata Manor
08.2013 - 01.2022
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR ManorCare
07.2006 - 07.2013
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Teacher's Assistant
Reading School District Head Start
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
Education
Physical Therapy Assistance
Pennsylvania State University
Hazleton Pa High School Diploma -
Oley Valley Senior High School
Oley, PA06.1996
Health Occupations
Berks Career And Technolgy Center
Oley PA06.1996
Skills
- Organizational standards
- Basic Life Support
- Goal Setting
- Documentation
- Written and verbal communication
- Emotional Support
- End of life care
- Physical therapy support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Relationship Building
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Dementia Care
- Infection Control
- Organizational Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Compassionate Care
- Catheter Care
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Adaptable
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Bedsore Prevention
- Electronic Charting
- Caregiver Relations
- HIPAA Compliance
- CNA Certification
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant since December 1995
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
Reading Hospital Rehabilitation At Wyomissing
01.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Nursing Restorative Aide
UCCH Homes Ephrata Manor
08.2013 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR ManorCare
07.2006 - 07.2013
Teacher's Assistant
Reading School District Head Start
08.2005 - 06.2006
Physical Therapy Assistance
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Oley Valley Senior High School
Health Occupations
Berks Career And Technolgy Center
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