Kimberly Riehle

Duties and Responsibilities preformed within scope of practice defined and regulated by N.C. Nurse Aide registry and N.C. Board of Nursing.

• 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.
• 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.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• 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.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• 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.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
• Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.

• Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
• Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
• Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
• Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.

Medication Technician

• Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.
• Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
• Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
• Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
• Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
• Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
• Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.

• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
• 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.
• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
• Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.

• Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
• Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
• Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
• Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
• Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
• Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
• Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
• Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
• Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
• Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
• Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
• Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.

• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

• 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.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

• Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
• Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
• Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
• Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
• Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
• Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
• Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
• Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
• Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
• Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
• Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
• Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
• Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
• Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
• Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
• Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.

• Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
• Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
• Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
• Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.