Ingrid Belgrave
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at Laurel Square, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrated compassion and empathy while enhancing patient satisfaction and promoting independence. Proven ability to manage time effectively and collaborate with healthcare teams to achieve optimal care outcomes. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and comfort for all patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Laurel Square
Philadelphia, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately, maintaining detailed records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for patient needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- 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.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chaguanas Senior Comprehension
Chaguanas, Trinidad And TobagoSkills
- Time management
- assisting patients
- vital signs monitoring
Certification
CNA Certification
Timeline
CNA
Laurel Square
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Chaguanas Senior Comprehension