Heather Thone
Leicester,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Laurels of GreenTree Ridge
Asheville, NC
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
CNA
The laurels at Summit Ridge
Asheville, NC
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
Education
GED -
Sevier County Adult Education
Sevierville, TN08-2011
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassion and Empathy
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic Charting
- Condition Monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Transporting patients
- Quality Assurance
- Care plan implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitoring fluids
- Patient-focused care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Infection control procedures
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Valid [State] driver's license
Timeline
CNA
Laurels of GreenTree Ridge
10.2022 - 01.2024
CNA
The laurels at Summit Ridge
10.2021 - 08.2022
GED -
Sevier County Adult Education
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