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Joshua Wright

Springfield,MO

Summary

Diverse nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Strong, Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated through several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Efficient in managing activities of daily living, demonstrating excellent quality bedside manners, and providing direct care to patients while preserving their rights, privacy and respect of dignity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

First Call Staffing
Springfield, Missouri
01.2024 - Current
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Staffmerica
Lakewood, NJ
05.2021 - Current
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Birchpoint
Springfield, MO
03.2017 - 05.2021
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Syracruse
Syracuse, NY
05-2014

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Mobility assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Documentation skills
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Infection control procedures
  • Positioning patients
  • End-of-life care
  • Inpatient care
  • Toileting assistance
  • Bedside manner
  • Compassionate

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

First Call Staffing
01.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Staffmerica
05.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Birchpoint
03.2017 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Syracruse

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