Joshua Walters
Rutledge,TN
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Avenue Of Woosteer
Wooster, Ohio
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated proficiency in patient transfer techniques using wheelchairs, gurneys, and lifts.
- Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off the beds, stretchers, and chairs.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, and blood in urine.
- Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient conditions and treatment plans.
- Worked with coworkers to complete task.
- Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues.
CNA
Malbis Free Standing Emergency Department
Spanish Fort, AL
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Interpreted and explained medical instructions to patients and family members.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize tasks based on patients' needs.
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Ensured proper documentation of all treatment provided, per hospital policies and standards.
- Managed multiple tasks effectively while maintaining composure under pressure situations.
- assisted with transferring patients to other hospitals, arranging the EMS trucks and all of the paperwork to go with the patients
CNA
Springhill Medical Center
Mobile, AL
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Worked under the MD and RN to provide care to patients who underwent cardio procedures.
- Assisting in codes in the Cardio Intervention and ICU.
- Document and report observations of the patient's behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to the nurses.
CNA
West View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Wooster, Ohio
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Education
High School Diploma -
Triway High School
Wooster, OH05-2022
High School Diploma -
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Smithville, OH05-2022
Skills
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate communication
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Inpatient Care
- Ambulation Assistance
Certification
- CNA in Ohio and Tennessee
- CPR
Affiliations
- I stay active with hiking and new adventures with my partner
- Go to different reptile shows
- Baking, gardening, and canning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Avenue Of Woosteer
07.2023 - 03.2024
CNA
Malbis Free Standing Emergency Department
12.2022 - 06.2023
CNA
Springhill Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
CNA
West View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Triway High School
High School Diploma -
Wayne County Schools Career Center