Juanita Mccall

Geriatric Nursing Assastant

Autumn Lake Healthcare

01.1999 - 04.2024

Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any concerning changes to appropriate medical professionals.
Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Documented daily observations accurately within medical records systems for comprehensive tracking of patient progress over time.
Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports on patient status and ongoing needs.
Referenced patient care plan to feed, bathe, dress, take vital signs and promote other individualized care while maintaining patient comfort and dignity.
Documented bath record, bowel and bladder training, meal completion and flow sheets to support patient care plan.
Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior and reported developments to licensed nursing personnel.
Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, performing regular room checks and sanitation procedures.
Lifted, moved, transferred and transported patients using proper body mechanics to prevent accidents.
Enhanced patients'' cognitive abilities through engaging conversations and memory exercises.
Deescalated conflicts among residents by addressing their concerns with tact and diplomacy.
Promoted increased independence among patients by encouraging self-care tasks when appropriate.
Reduced instances of bedsores by regularly repositioning immobile patients according to established guidelines.
Attended continuing education workshops on geriatric nursing best practices, staying up-to-date on latest research findings in the field.
Educated family members on caregiving best practices, ensuring continuity of care upon discharge from the facility.
Provided emotional support for both patients and their families during difficult times, offering empathy and understanding.
Promoted socialization among residents through planning group events such as exercise classes or recreational activities.
Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by physical therapists, contributing to improved patient outcomes in mobility and functioning.
Changed incontinent patients and established verbal cueing for toileting, turning and repositioning to maintain skin integrity.
Delivered high-quality personal hygiene care, including bathing, grooming, and oral care, for improved patient wellbeing.
Managed incontinence needs with dignity and respect, maintaining patient privacy throughout the process.
Assisted patients with mobility issues, utilizing proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries to them or myself.
Coordinated work tasks with other units and personnel to encourage smooth and efficient flow of information.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.