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Julie Gravatt

Cayuga,NY

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Genesis Health Care, delivering exceptional patient care and enhancing comfort through effective communication and empathy. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and maintaining HIPAA compliance, I am a reliable team player dedicated to improving patient well-being and supporting independence in daily activities. Work well with others, strong supporter of team work, however prefer not to lead. Take of residents like they are my family

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Genisis Health Care
03.2019 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Home Health Aide

Private Care
05.2016 - 12.2017
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.

Store Associate

Kihei Gas Station
06.2014 - 04.2016
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Maintained a clean and safe shopping environment for customers through regular cleaning and monitoring of store conditions.
  • Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service while handling transactions.
  • Handled cash register operations accurately, balancing drawers at the end of each shift.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Assisted with inventory management, ensuring accurate counts and proper storage of products.
  • Trained new associates in customer service protocols, enhancing team efficiency and consistency.
  • Open and close facility as needed.

Home Health Aide

Private Care
04.2012 - 05.2014
  • 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.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kihie Nursing Home
06.2007 - 05.2009
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Queens Hospital
11.2005 - 05.2007
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Green Acres Nursing Home
03.2004 - 11.2006
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
  • 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.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lutheran Nursing Home
07.2001 - 03.2004
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Education

No Degree -

Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD

No Degree -

Penn State
Erie, PA

No Degree -

Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX

Chuuk Seventh-day Adventist School
Weno, Chuuk, Federated States Of Micronesia
05-2005

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Have taken all opportunity for continuing education
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Genisis Health Care
03.2019 - Current

Home Health Aide

Private Care
05.2016 - 12.2017

Store Associate

Kihei Gas Station
06.2014 - 04.2016

Home Health Aide

Private Care
04.2012 - 05.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kihie Nursing Home
06.2007 - 05.2009

Certified Nursing Assistant

Queens Hospital
11.2005 - 05.2007

Certified Nursing Assistant

Green Acres Nursing Home
03.2004 - 11.2006

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lutheran Nursing Home
07.2001 - 03.2004

No Degree -

Washington Adventist University

No Degree -

Penn State

No Degree -

Southwestern Adventist University

Chuuk Seventh-day Adventist School

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