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Karen Meeks

Mansfield,TX

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nurse Assistant

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Delivered high-quality care to surgical patients in hospital facility.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Renew Home Health
02.2010 - 07.2016
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Certified Wound Care Nurse Assistant

Presbyterian Hospital Of Dallas
07.2006 - 02.2010
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
  • Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
  • Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
  • Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
  • Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
  • Assisted R.N WOCN with wound care vacuum application with negative pressure in OR and patient rooms.
  • Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cedar Lake Nursing Home
05.1998 - 04.2005
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • 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.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.

Education

GED -

Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX
03.2003

Certified Nurse Assistant -

State of Texas
Austin, TX
06.1991

Skills

  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Quality Assurance
  • Patient Lifting
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Transporting Patients
  • Patient Relations
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Patient Management
  • Wound Care Specialist
  • Inpatient Care

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Patient Care Giver of the Year at Methodist Medical Center of Mansfield by completing Quality patient care with accuracy and efficiency.

Affiliations

  • Association of Information Technology Professionals- Wound Care committee 5 years and UBC committee Unit based council at methodist medical center of Mansfield

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Certified Nurse Assistant

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
08.2016 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Renew Home Health
02.2010 - 07.2016

Certified Wound Care Nurse Assistant

Presbyterian Hospital Of Dallas
07.2006 - 02.2010

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cedar Lake Nursing Home
05.1998 - 04.2005

GED -

Trinity Valley Community College

Certified Nurse Assistant -

State of Texas

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