CNA Supervisor
Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation
Pittsburg , PA
11/12/20 - 07/31/24
- Participated in team meetings with other healthcare professionals about individual patient plans of care.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer procedures of patients according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Cleaned up spills quickly using proper safety precautions while wearing protective gear when necessary.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Educated new hires on policies and procedures related to the nursing assistant role within the facility.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Monitored all incoming supplies for expiration dates and restocked shelves when necessary.
- Observed universal precautions at all times when handling infectious materials or bodily fluids.
- Utilized appropriate body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients from one area to another.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Organized paperwork related to patient records such as lab results or physician orders prior to filing it away.
- Assisted with administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Used clinical skills to conduct lab draws, assess vital signs, complete glucose evaluations, and treat pre-and post-operation patients.
- Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.
- Guaranteed accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining patient charts and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Explained various warnings, side effects, and dosage requirements of medications.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Performed inventory by monitoring expiration of medical supplies and medications.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
