Whitney Lee
William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Columbia ,SC
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Language
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Certification
7
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in direct patient care and relationship building. Known for collaborating with healthcare teams to create individualized care plans, ensuring patient needs are met and safety standards are upheld.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
7 Years 4 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Maintained patient records accurately, adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility protocols.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Advocated for veteran patients' needs, facilitating access to necessary resources and support services.
- Led initiatives in enhancing workflow efficiency within the nursing unit, improving overall care delivery processes.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and well-being..
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma
Certified Nursing Assistant
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient care
Collaborative care provider
Direct patient care
Collecting vital signs
Bedside manner
Bathing assistance
Dressing assistance
Feeding assistance
Mobility assistance
Transfer techniques
Patient lifting
Transfer techniques
Responding to emergencies
Empathetic patient advocate
Safety precautions
End-of-life care
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Healthcare ethics
Geriatric care
Patient-focused care
Relationship management
Documenting behaviors
Electronic charting
Medical terminology
Medical records management
Specimen collection
Performing patient intakes
Conducting intakes
Team collaboration
Adaptable
Patient support specialist
Patient transportation coordination
Privacy maintenance
Compassionate
Performing patient intakes
Crisis intervention techniques
Vital sign recording
CNA certification
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Basic life support
Companionship and emotional support
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center
04.2019 - CurrentRead More
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