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Laura Winters

Certified Nursing Assistant
Lemmon,USA

Summary

Dynamic Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient-centered care at Baptist Health and Rehab. Proven ability to implement effective infection control procedures and care plans, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Recognized for a compassionate bedside manner and strong problem-solving skills, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Committed to further leveraging expertise in healthcare environments to enhance patient care initiatives. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

Baptist Health and Rehab
Bismarck, ND
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
  • Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care, and input reports into practice databases.
  • Observed changes in patient status and response, and immediately communicated concerns to the nursing staff.
  • Ensured proper functioning of medical equipment used for treatment purposes.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Assisted in providing personal care to elderly patients, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship to patients by listening and engaging in conversation.

Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

Missoula Health and Rehab
Missoula, MT
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in providing personal care to elderly patients, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship to patients by listening and engaging in conversation.
  • Reported changes in patient's behavior or physical condition to supervisor promptly.
  • Assisted in transferring patients from bed to wheelchair safely.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Observed clients for any signs of discomfort or distress during treatments.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Five Counties Nursing Home
Lemmon
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety

Personal Care Aide

Harvest Homes Care
Missoula
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Helped clients with personal needs, from exercise to bathing, and personal grooming.
  • Followed the care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Developed a strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized to support activities of daily living.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional needs.
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  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals, and continually monitored for safety.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.

Education

CPR

Basic Life Support
Lemmon, SD
08-2023

High School Diploma -

Hellgate High School
Missoula, MT
06.1997

Skills

  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Compassionate
  • Adaptable
  • Quick Problem Solver
  • Documentation Procedures Expert
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Care plan implementation
  • End of life care
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Quick problem solver
  • Recording vital signs
  • Conducting intakes
  • Bedside manner
  • Reliable team player
  • G-tube care
  • Helping with medication

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

Missoula Health and Rehab
01.2024 - 05.2024

Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

Baptist Health and Rehab
08.2023 - 12.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Five Counties Nursing Home
02.2023 - 05.2023

Personal Care Aide

Harvest Homes Care
01.2020 - 12.2020

CPR

Basic Life Support

High School Diploma -

Hellgate High School
Laura WintersCertified Nursing Assistant