Joanne Robinson
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Proficient motivated and caring nurse assistant offering 20 years of experience in caregiving who is very knowledgeable in providing care for hospice, alzheimer and developmentally disabled clients seeks a position with a company that can utilize the skills that I have as a committed assistant.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Alaska Regional Hospital
Anchorage, AK
01.2022 - Current
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Patient Care Assistant
Midnight Sun Homecare
Anchorage, AK
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Certified Nurse Assistant
HomeWell Senior Care
Anchorage, AK
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Prestige Care Inc.
Anchorage, AK
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Western Healthcare Post Acute Care
Colton, CA
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shandin Hills Behavioral Health Certer
San Bernardino, CA
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Certified Nurse's Assistant/Home Health Aide
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
San Bernardino, CA
02.2005 - 07.2014
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Braswell's Hampton Manor
Yucaipa, CA
06.2004 - 02.2005
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- 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.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Watermann Convalescent Hospital
San Bernardino, CA
11.2003 - 06.2004
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- 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.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arrowhead Convalescent HomeS
San Bernardino, CA
08.2003 - 11.2003
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- 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.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Watermann Convalescent Hospital
San Bernardino, CA
03.2000 - 08.2003
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Student Nursing Assistant
Braswell's Colonial Care
Redlands, CA
11.1999 - 03.2000
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Caregiver IHSS
Los Angeles County DPSS
1386 E.48TH ST, CA
11.1998 - 02.1999
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid
Four-D College - Colton
Colton, CA01.2000
Medical Assisting/GED
Center For Employment Training - Riverside
Riverside, CA11.1996
General Studies
Centennial High School
Compton, CA09.1988
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology
- Organizational skills
- Patient Care
- Organizational standards
- Experienced in hospice/alzheimer Care
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Employee of the Month " in 2008.
- Awarded "Employee of the Month " in 2014.
- Earned "Caught You Caring Award X5" for living by the Vitas Values.
- Earned "Certificate of Appreciation " for Grateful Recognition of Continued Service.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), Always CPR Training Center - 9/25/2021 - 09/2023
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Alaska Regional Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Midnight Sun Homecare
06.2019 - 09.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant
HomeWell Senior Care
06.2017 - 05.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant
Prestige Care Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2017
Certified Nurse Assistant
Western Healthcare Post Acute Care
02.2016 - 10.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shandin Hills Behavioral Health Certer
08.2014 - 02.2016
Certified Nurse's Assistant/Home Health Aide
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
02.2005 - 07.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Braswell's Hampton Manor
06.2004 - 02.2005
Certified Nursing Assistant
Watermann Convalescent Hospital
11.2003 - 06.2004
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arrowhead Convalescent HomeS
08.2003 - 11.2003
Certified Nurse Assistant
Watermann Convalescent Hospital
03.2000 - 08.2003
Student Nursing Assistant
Braswell's Colonial Care
11.1999 - 03.2000
Caregiver IHSS
Los Angeles County DPSS
11.1998 - 02.1999
Certified Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid
Four-D College - Colton
Medical Assisting/GED
Center For Employment Training - Riverside
General Studies
Centennial High School
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