James Priest
Mount Vernon
Summary
Compassionate STNA with extensive experience at Paramount Senior Living, adept at enhancing patient independence through effective ambulation and personal care. Recognized for meticulous documentation and vital signs monitoring, fostering trust and emotional support. A reliable team player committed to maintaining safety and dignity while adhering to HIPAA and OSHA standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
STNA
Paramount Senior Living
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to an inclusive environment by treating all patients with respect and cultural sensitivity.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Coordinated mealtime assistance for patients requiring feeding support, ensuring proper nutrition intake daily.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of medications and treatments.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently completing assigned tasks on time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon, OH05-2017
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- End-of-life care
- Dressing assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Ambulation assistance
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Family education
- Positioning patients
- OSHA standards
- Nutrition support
- Toileting assistance
- Personal hygiene
- Confidentiality
- Fall prevention
- Reliable team player
- Bedside manner
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient relationship building
- Maintaining privacy
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Specimen collection
- Chronic disease management
Timeline
STNA
Paramount Senior Living
10.2021 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School
Similar Profiles
Melissa SaezMelissa Saez
Resident Care Assistant at Paramount Senior LivingResident Care Assistant at Paramount Senior Living
Caitlin HockCaitlin Hock
Licensed Practical Nurse at Paramount Senior LivingLicensed Practical Nurse at Paramount Senior Living
Shea RobisonShea Robison
Certified Nursing Assistant at Paramount Senior LivingCertified Nursing Assistant at Paramount Senior Living