Faith Carpenter
Sidney,IA
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. Compassionate Restorative Aide known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in patient mobility assistance, therapeutic exercise facilitation, and adaptive equipment utilization to support patient rehabilitation goals. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring positive outcomes in restorative care settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Tabor Manor
Tabor , IA
07.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nurse immediately.
- Repositioned patients in bed following established procedures.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Observed skin integrity and reported any abnormal findings to the nurse promptly.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices by adhering to universal precautions guidelines when necessary.
- Instructed family members on how to provide basic care when appropriate.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted patients with catheter care as well as bowel and bladder function needs.
- Lifted, turned, positioned and transported patients to and from beds, chairs, baths and toilets.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician and documented accordingly.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Applied braces, splints, bandages and prosthetic appliances.
CNA
Tabor Manor
Tabor , IA
02.2018 - Current
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
High school diploma -
Farragut Community School District
Farragut05-2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Record keeping
- Medical terminology
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Health observation
- Mobility support
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Emotional support
- Emergency response
- Multitasking and organization
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Compassionate communication
- Clinical documentation
- Lifting and transferring
- Physical stamina
- Medication administration
- Active listening
- Health monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Dressing assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Patient transfers
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- CNA
Timeline
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Tabor Manor
07.2024 - Current
CNA
Tabor Manor
02.2018 - Current
High school diploma -
Farragut Community School District
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