COURTNEY GRAINGER
Loris,SC
Summary
Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 5 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
MED TECH /Nursing Assistant
MYRTLE BEACH MANOR
Myrtle Beach, SC
01.2019 - Current
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nursing staff informed of changes.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Medication Technician
Myrtle Beach Manor
Myrtle Beach, SC
01.2019 - Current
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
GED -
CONNECTIONS ACADAMY VIRTUAL SCHOOL
LORIS SC04.2019
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- EMR / EHR
- Responding to emergencies
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Relations
- Patient Management
- Observing Responses
- Patient Care
- Compassionate
- Direct Patient Care
- Efficient and reliable team player
Timeline
MED TECH /Nursing Assistant
MYRTLE BEACH MANOR
01.2019 - Current
Medication Technician
Myrtle Beach Manor
01.2019 - Current
GED -
CONNECTIONS ACADAMY VIRTUAL SCHOOL
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