Julie Blanke
Nowata,OK
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a proven track record at Home Instead, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective vital signs monitoring. Skilled in patient relationship building and adept at maintaining confidentiality, I have consistently improved patient well-being and safety, ensuring high-quality care and support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA / CHHA
Home Instead
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- 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.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical professionals promptly.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and individualized care.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' family members, fostering trust and open communication channels for effective care collaboration.
- Continuously maintained up-to-date knowledge on medical practices through ongoing professional development programs, enhancing the quality of care provided to patients.
- Assisted with mobility-related tasks such as transferring from bed to wheelchair, promoting independence and injury prevention.
- Conducted regular safety checks in patient homes, reducing potential hazards and ensuring a secure environment.
- Safely transported patients to medical appointments or community events as needed, facilitating socialization opportunities and timely access to healthcare services.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently providing attentive and respectful care services.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary needs, supporting patients'' overall health goals.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks for patients'' homes, maintaining cleanliness and promoting a comfortable living space.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
Education
Certificate - CNA / HHA
10.2021
Certification for CNA / HHA
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
- End of life care
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation Assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient relationship building
- Light Housekeeping
- Inpatient Care
- Maintaining privacy
- Adaptable
- Specimen Collection
- Transporting patients
- Trustworthy companion
- Valid State driver's license
- Patient Relations
- Observing responses
- Condition Monitoring
- Preparing meals
- Reliable transportation
- Feeding assistance expert
- CNA Certification
- Time Management
- Vital signs
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Quality
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Observation
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Oral Hygiene
- Emotional Support
- Client documentation
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Infection Control
- Behavior redirection
- Bedsore Prevention
Timeline
CNA / CHHA - Home Instead
05.2022 - Current
Caregiver Assistance School - Certificate , CNA / HHA