Katina Dennison

• Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager. Read and recorded temperature, pulse, and respiration. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival. Collected urine and fecal samples. Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake. Directed patients in a prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs. Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems. Assisted with ADL's Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients.

• Patient care, documented patients status and recorded vitals. Completed clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Assisted patients with ADL's Sensitive to the needs of each patient.

• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD, and asthma. Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for the physician exams. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Earned repeated commendations from supervisor and patients for providing high-quality, compassionate care. Promoted personal and co-worker safety. Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement. Worked as part of a team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of the patient. Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift. Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information. Recorded patient's records into the computer system and added and test results.

• Traveled to patient's home to help them with the ADL's and any house cleaning or other things they might need for everyday living. Taking patient to doctor appointments or to other medical appointments. Documenting patient records. Directed patients in a prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs.

Assisted healthcare professionals with various tasks, including coordinating with doctors and supporting nurses in monitoring blood sugar levels. Completed CNA 2 training and phlebotomy class, enabling blood draws as required. Managed appointment scheduling and follow-up for weekend visits. Updated medical records and patient information consistently. Provided support as a CNA when needed. Maintained accurate and current patient files. Collaborated with case managers to fax medical records for patient appointments. Set up computers and telehealth carts for staff use. Worked closely with supervisors and managers to ensure smooth operations.