Jane Forbes
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Over 20 years experience in dealing with the public. Professional nurses aide, solid background in taking care of patients who are in pain, confused or panicking. Experience handling family members who are upset and in crisis mode. Skilled in keeping people calm and getting crucial information needed.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurses Aide
Alden Court Nursing Home
05.2012 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sacred Heart Nursing Home
07.2003 - 03.2012
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cambridge Rindge And Latin School
Cambridge06.1986
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MASkills
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Stress tolerance
- Data entry proficiency
Certification
- Public Safety Telecommunicator I, Certification - Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO).
Timeline
Certified Nurses Aide
Alden Court Nursing Home
05.2012 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sacred Heart Nursing Home
07.2003 - 03.2012
- Public Safety Telecommunicator I, Certification - Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO).
High School Diploma -
Cambridge Rindge And Latin School
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Bristol Community College
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