JULIE DAVIS
Denver,CO
Summary
Responsible CNA with almost 30 years background in hospital, rehabilitation, as well as long term care settings. Core competencies include passion, motivation, and learning as well as excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
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CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER
Littleton, CO
05.2009 - Current
- Answer patient call lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turn or reposition patients.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate.
- Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
- Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Check and change patients
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ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL
Lakewood, CO
08.2014 - 10.2019
- Monitored and responded to patient call signals, ensuring swift evaluation and resolution of patient concerns.
- Executed patient repositioning techniques to enhance comfort and prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated physical support for patients in executing daily living activities, including mobility, personal hygiene, and exercise routines.
- Monitored and documented food and liquid intake, as well as urinary and fecal output, ensuring accurate reporting to medical and nursing staff.
- Engaged with caregivers, nurses, to gather insights on patient conditions, treatment plans, and recommended activities for optimal care.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate, as directed by medical and nursing staff.
- Evaluated patient conditions to recognize symptoms that may indicate the need for medical attention, focusing on bruises, open wounds, and blood in urine.
- Documented and reported patient behavior, complaints, and physical symptoms to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with meals and hydration. Supported patients during eating and drinking activities.
- Collected and documented glucose levels to ensure accurate patient health records.
- Remove IVs and Foleys as directed by nursing staff.
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THE CENTER AT NORTHRIDGE
Westminster, CO
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
- Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance.
- Organize, supervise, or encourage patient participation in social, educational, or recreational activities.
- Interview patients upon admission and record information.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physical therapy about patient condition, treatment plans, and appropriate activities.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Assisting patients with ADLs
- Work with nursing team and rehabilitation team to provide structure and stability so patient is able to return home safely and stronger
Education
GED -
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO01.2004
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Valley View Villa
Fort Morgan, CO01.1999
Skills
- Active Listener
- Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
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THE CENTER AT NORTHRIDGE
11.2016 - 02.2018
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ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL
08.2014 - 10.2019
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CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER
05.2009 - Current
GED -
Morgan Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Valley View Villa