Heather Carter
Butler,PA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2022 - Current
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
CNA
Jameson Care Center
New Castle, PA
06.2013 - 09.2021
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
CNA
Autumn Grace
Harrisville, PA
06.2009 - 06.2013
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, PA04-2006
Skills
- Patient Care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Toileting assistance
Affiliations
- Reading
- hiking
- kayaking
- Movies
- Family
Timeline
CNA
Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
CNA
Jameson Care Center
06.2013 - 09.2021
CNA
Autumn Grace
06.2009 - 06.2013
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Pittsburgh Technical College
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