Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Always willing to learn and be a helping hand to others. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Coleman House
Northborough, MA
10.2022 - Current
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Monitoring Fluids
Mobility Assistance
Indirect Patient Care
Collecting Specimens
Patient-Focused Care
Patient Lifting
Care Plan Implementation
Transporting Patients
Condition Monitoring
Quality Assurance
Electronic Charting
Quick Problem Solver
Activity Planning
Collecting Vital Signs
Reliable Transportation
General Housekeeping Ability
Responding to Emergencies
Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
Assisting With Personal Grooming
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Coleman House
10.2022 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Quinsigamond Community College
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