Karlie Parson
Paris,IL
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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Twin Lakes Rehab
09.2019 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paris Cooperative High School
Paris, IL09.2023
Skills
- Wound Care
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Charting Expertise
- Responding to Emergencies
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Inpatient Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Oral Hygiene
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Monitoring Fluids
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Emotional Intelligence
- Collecting Specimens
- Consistent Follow Through
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Calm Under Stress
- Intercultural Competence
Timeline
CNA
Twin Lakes Rehab
09.2019 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Paris Cooperative High School
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