laura Forkner
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience in providing emotional support and personal hygiene assistance, notably at Dungarvin and other healthcare settings. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction and promoting mobility, demonstrating a blend of compassionate cna and effective dementia care. Achieved a significant improvement in patients' quality of life through personalized and attentive service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Elderly Caregiver
Client
Sacramento, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment for clients.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Promoted overall well-being by encouraging regular physical exercise within the abilities of each client.
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin
Lafayette, IN
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Nurse Assistant
Westview Care Center
Auburn, CA
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
CNA
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
Auburn, CA
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Sisucare
Sacramento, CA12.2024
High School Diploma -
Highlands Charter
Sacramento, CA09.2024
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Social interaction
- End-of-life care
- Emotional support
- Mobility assistance
- Incontinence care
- Exercise encouragement
- Fall prevention
Timeline
Private Elderly Caregiver
Client
10.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin
10.2020 - 09.2021
Nurse Assistant
Westview Care Center
01.2019 - 12.2020
CNA
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
11.2015 - 12.2016
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Sisucare
High School Diploma -
Highlands Charter