Joseph Fredericks
Westbury,NY
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Marys Center Inc.
New York, NY
02.2003 - 08.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Nutrition
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Allens School
Brooklyn, NY12.2002
Skills
- Collecting vital signs
- Collecting specimens
- Performing patient intakes
- Monitoring fluids
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Marys Center Inc.
02.2003 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Allens School
Bachelor of Science - Health And Nutrition
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York