Ida Hogan
ROBERT,LA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a strong focus on patient care, HIPAA compliance, and safety precautions. Committed to enhancing patient well-being and mentoring new nursing assistants.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Oaks Medical Center
06.2001 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, enhancing patient mobility and overall well-being.
- Mentored new nursing assistants, promoting best practices in patient care techniques and safety standards.
- Maintained the cleanliness of assigned patient rooms, upholding high standards of hygiene and contributing to a comfortable healing environment.
- Safely transferred and repositioned patients using appropriate body mechanics, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members.
- Assisted nurses with patient monitoring, contributing to a safer and more efficient healthcare environment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Home Health Aide
Amedisys Home Health
06.1989 - 08.2001
- Monitored vital signs, ensuring timely reporting of changes to healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for clients.
- Provided personalized care to clients, assisting with daily living activities and promoting independence.
- Educated clients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and self-care practices.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hammond Area Vocational
Hammond, LA04-1982
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Positioning patients
- Urinary catheter care
- Colostomy care
- End-of-life care
- Basic life support
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate caregiver
- Emotional support
- Relationship building
- Nutritional support
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Oaks Medical Center
06.2001 - Current
Home Health Aide
Amedisys Home Health
06.1989 - 08.2001
High School Diploma -
Hammond Area Vocational