Heather Ramsey
Kingwood ,WV
Summary
Compassionate CNA with extensive experience at Morgantown Health and Rehab, delivering exceptional patient care and emotional support. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and infection control practices, I fostered a dignified healing environment, enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive communication and individualized care strategies. Committed to promoting independence and safety for all residents.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Morgantown Health and Rehab
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
Education
GED - High School GED
Mtech
Morgantown, WV05.2007
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Infection control practices
- Toileting assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient relationship building
- Inpatient care
- Condition monitoring
- Preparing meals
Timeline
CNA
Morgantown Health and Rehab
12.2022 - 07.2023
GED - High School GED
Mtech
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