Julie Drumgoole
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Clear Creek Memory Care, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and infection control practices, I promote patient dignity and safety while ensuring meticulous clinical documentation. Committed to fostering a positive healing environment for all patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Clear Creek Memory Care
Fayetteville, Ar
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote hygiene.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- 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.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- 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.
CNA
Ceil Senior Living
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained patient hygiene through regular bathing and grooming routines.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
CNA
Northhills Life Care and Rehab
Fayetteville, AR
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records systems.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arkansas Adult Education
Pine Bluff, AR05.2006
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Clinical documentation
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Infection control practices
- Toileting assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Documenting behaviors
Timeline
CNA
Clear Creek Memory Care
08.2024 - 01.2025
CNA
Ceil Senior Living
08.2023 - 02.2024
CNA
Northhills Life Care and Rehab
03.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Arkansas Adult Education