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Joyce Krauss

Nottingham,PA

Summary

Dedicated CNA with experience at Quarryville Presbyterian, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Known for compassionate support and effective communication, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Proven ability to implement infection control practices and promote independence, ensuring a dignified and comfortable environment for residents.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Quarryville Presbyterian
Quarryville, PA
07.2024 - Current

Providing ADL for my residence, as well as falling through with the hit act engaging with my residence with great communication as well as with their family members reporting any changes to your nurses, vital signs, turning residence further care, plan, and residence declining from time to time to prevent bedsores training CNA’s answering calls and take an output and recorded vital signs monitoring login resident care

  • Educated patients and families on health management strategies and resources available.
  • Supported new CNA staff by sharing best practices and fostering a collaborative work culture.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.

CNA

Kendal Crosslands
06.2021 - 06.2023

Providing ADLs for the residence, well-being, vitals and taking output privacy, HIPAA act, encouraging residence who can do for themselves great customer service with family members and residence working under the supervision of nurses charting reporting any changes turning residence every two hours one acquired to prevent bedsores training other CNA‘s feeding residence and communicating with residence

CNA

Ware Presbyterian
Chester County
05.2011 - 06.2021
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and dignity.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms to ensure a safe environment.
  • Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to minimize risks within the healthcare setting.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Education

GED -

Oxford High
Oxford Pa
05.1978

Skills

Time management

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Compassion and empathy

Flexibility and adaptability

Lifting and transferring

Toileting assistance

Infection control practices

Patient hygiene assistance

Reliable team player

Recording vital signs

Safety precautions

Bedside manner

Compassionate

Patient-focused care

Compassionate caregiver

Certification

Certification with dementia residence play this out live for certificate

Timeline

CNA

Quarryville Presbyterian
07.2024 - Current

CNA

Kendal Crosslands
06.2021 - 06.2023

CNA

Ware Presbyterian
05.2011 - 06.2021

GED -

Oxford High
Joyce Krauss