Laura Elder
Healthcare/CNA
Lewisport,KY
Summary
Patient-focused care with demonstrated experience giver providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro, KY
01.2023 - Current
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Direct Support Professional
Rivervalley Behavioral Health
Owensboro, KY
01.2013 - Current
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY 08.2011 - 05.2012
Certified Nurse Assistant - SRNA/Phlebotomy
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY 01.2023 - Current
Skills
Patient services
Qualified in patient transport
Adaptable
Recording vital signs
Companionship and emotional support
Patient-focused care
Patient Assessments
Measuring bodily fluids
Inpatient care
Documenting behaviors
Direct Patient Care
Responding to emergencies
Certification
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant - SRNA/Phlebotomy
Owensboro Community And Technical College
01.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Rivervalley Behavioral Health
01.2013 - Current
Associate of Science - Human Services
Owensboro Community And Technical College
08.2011 - 05.2012