Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Managed patient care specific to resident's needs
Record vital signs and glucose
Count medications with co-worker (another LPN or med-tech)
Administered ordered medications
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Gathered lab specimens
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Answered incoming phone calls from outside medical sources such as the hospital, VNA hospice, primary care physicians and practitioners, etc.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
CNA-Independent Contractor/Private Caregiver
Coastal Concierge
07.2019 - 07.2021
Employed as geriatric caregiver
One-on-one patient care
Assisted clients with activities of daily living (ADL's)
Arranged client transport to medical appointments
Assisted with household needs, such as cooking and cleaning
Assist and observed patients under care conditions to help identify signs, symptoms, and responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Document and report to nurse or superior
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Solaris Senior Living (ALF)
12.2018 - 07.2019
Recorded resident vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen and pain scale.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean residents health and satisfaction.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with handwashing, toileting, shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Responding to call lights and residents needs/request
Communicated resident's condition to nurse in charge
Participated in fun group activities with residents to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Grace Rehabilitation Center Of Vero Beach
05.2018 - 12.2018
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Help patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding while monitoring intake to help patient achieve individual nutritional objective.
Facilitated personal hygiene management and completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Delivered high-quality care to patients in skilled-nursing and rehabilitation facility.