Kristine Basanes
Federal Way,WA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assisstnah with 8 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Compassionate CNA accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Joseph Medical Center, Dignity Health
Tacoma, WA
04.2023 - Current
- Communicates with and keeps RN informed on unit activities, needs and problems related to patient care.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher
- Uses Epic system to document patient information.
- Informs RN of patient transfer and discharge.
- Provides evening and night care and other general care as necessary.
- Performs treatments such as peri care, providing CHG bath for patients
- Answers call lights promptly.
- Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
- Demonstrates professionalism and works cooperatively with others.
- Attends 75% of unit and in-service meetings.
- Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
- Keeps patient unit clean and maintains safe working environment.
- Assists in patient transfer and discharge, including sending personal belongings .
- Completes all other duties as assigned.
- Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
- Admitting tranfers or new patients
- Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.
- Taking and recording patients input and output.
- Performing Ekg to patients.
- Removing Urinary foley Catherter and IV lines as ordered.
- Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
- Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine and recording intake and output information.
- Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
- Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elvie’s Angel Traveling Agency
Auburn, WA
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Patient Care Technician
Virginia Mason
Seattle, WA
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EPIC system.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Kin On Healthcare Center
Seattle, WA
10.2017 - 10.2017
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly, disabled and terminally ill individuals.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and condition.
- Observed patient behavior and reported any changes to the supervising nurse.
- Checked vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
- Answered call lights in a timely manner and responded appropriately to requests from patients or family members.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by setting up medical equipment and making beds according to hospital protocols.
- Monitored food intake to ensure proper nutrition is maintained.
- Helped nursing staff develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Cleaned patient rooms after discharge or transfer to another area in the facility.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
American Healthcare CNA Training School
Seattle10-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Urdaneta City University
Urdaneta City, Philippines04-2009
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- Transporting patients
- Patient Relations
- Mobility Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Specimen Collection
- Tracheostomy Care
- Collecting specimens
- Patient Lifting
- Monitoring fluids
- Bedside manner
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Joseph Medical Center, Dignity Health
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elvie’s Angel Traveling Agency
07.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant
Kin On Healthcare Center
10.2017 - 10.2017
Patient Care Technician
Virginia Mason
06.2017 - 05.2022
American Healthcare CNA Training School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Urdaneta City University
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