Joy Wilkins
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation. Skilled in vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene, and medication administration. Proven ability to build relationships with patients and families while ensuring professional boundaries, contributing to enhanced patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Cna
River of Life
Memphis
08.1987 - Current
- Delivered compassionate support to residents in daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life.
- Supported nursing staff in medical procedures and patient monitoring, contributing to overall patient care and safety.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of resident living spaces, promoting a safe and welcoming environment.
- Trained new staff on care protocols and safety procedures.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Recorded food intake and output data for accurate tracking.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- 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.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Education
Raleigh Egypt
Memphis , TnSkills
- Patient care
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient monitoring
- Care protocol training
- Charting accuracy
- Infection control
- Charting documentation
Timeline
Cna
River of Life
08.1987 - Current
Raleigh Egypt