Jennifer Carlile
Altoona,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
Duncansville, PA
11.2010 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley View Nursing Home
Altoona , PA
11.2004 - 11.2010
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Group Home/Residential Aide
The Florida Association Of The Deaf And Blind
Jacksonville, Florida
01.1992 - 01.2004
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
Education
GED -
Altoona Area High School
Altoona, PA01.1998
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Bedsore Prevention
- Observation Documentation
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Needs Determination
- Vital Signs Collection
- Caregiver Relations
- Universal Precautions
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- CNA Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
11.2010 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley View Nursing Home
11.2004 - 11.2010
Group Home/Residential Aide
The Florida Association Of The Deaf And Blind
01.1992 - 01.2004
GED -
Altoona Area High School
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