Laura King

Assisting nurses and APRNs with residents' vitals, minor surgeries, or wound care, completing blood pressure checks, and weight checks Performing EKGs, collecting specimens (blood, urine, stool), and or Checking in medication, administer OPM's Charting encounters, scanning in documents. reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

• Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals
• Collected specimens from patients laboratory testing purposes.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers and surgical site wounds.
• Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
• Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
• Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
• Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
• Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
• 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.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
• Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
• Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
• Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
• Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.