Heather McGriff
Portland,OR
Summary
Skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring, excel in fostering patient comfort and supporting team members. Committed to enhancing patient quality of life and maintaining confidentiality stands out, a valuable asset to any healthcare team.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Park Forest Long Term Care
05.2024 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
- Fostered personal growth among fellow trainees by sharing knowledge gained from experiences during clinical rotations.
- Facilitated effective mealtime assistance to patients with difficulties eating independently, ensuring proper nutrition intake for healing.
- Served as reliable resource for nursing staff, demonstrating proficiency in assisting with both routine and complex patient care situations.
- Completed thorough patient intakes by accurately measuring height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rates upon admission.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Nurse Assistant
Professional Home-care Services Inc.
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted in wound care management, following established procedures to minimize risk of infection and promote proper healing.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Caregiver
Home Instead Seniors Care
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting patient''s personal space.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Trained Medication Aide
Avamere
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Implemented best practices in handling controlled substances, ensuring accurate counts, secure storage procedures, and appropriate disposal methods.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations by completing ongoing continuing education requirements related to medication administration.
- Reduced medication errors with vigilant monitoring of patients'' vital signs and symptoms before and after administering medications.
- Assisted in development of individualized care plans, incorporating specific medication regimens to optimize patient outcomes.
Education
Certification - CNA
Long Term Care-works, Rise Partnership
Portland, OR07.2024
No Degree - CNA
Osmosis Online CNA Course
Portland, OR01.2020
No Degree - Cosmetology Education
Phagan's School of Hair Design
Portland, OR01.2018
No Degree - Prerequisites
Portland Community College
Portland, OR02.2010
GED -
Mount Hood Community College
26000 Se Stark St. Gresham Or 790301999
Skills
- Time Management
- CPR Certified
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Reliable team player
- End of life care
- Geriatric Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Light Housekeeping
- Valid Oregon driver's license
- Tracheostomy Care
- CNA Certification
- Catheter Care
- Medical Terminology
Certification
- Licensed CNA - 07/17/2024- 09/20/2026 #10029829
Timeline
CNA
Park Forest Long Term Care
05.2024 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Professional Home-care Services Inc.
11.2020 - 11.2021
Caregiver
Home Instead Seniors Care
08.2020 - 11.2020
Trained Medication Aide
Avamere
01.2016 - 01.2017
Certification - CNA
Long Term Care-works, Rise Partnership
No Degree - CNA
Osmosis Online CNA Course
No Degree - Cosmetology Education
Phagan's School of Hair Design
No Degree - Prerequisites
Portland Community College
GED -
Mount Hood Community College
- Licensed CNA - 07/17/2024- 09/20/2026 #10029829
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