LC Rice
Sun Prairie,Wisconsin
Summary
Talented healthcare professional trained in patient care and nursing team support. Stays on top of care demands with diligent attention to patient needs. Excellent patient relations and time management skills. Friendly and upbeat professional proficient in medical terminology and EMR system updates. Proactively assesses and adapts to changing priorities and demanding workloads.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
UW Health
06.2015 - Current
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
BrightStar Home Health
12.2011 - 06.2021
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs
- Kept patients clean, dry, and properly cared for under direction of registered nurses
- Helped patients to complete routine exercises to build mobility
- Built friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care
- Used initiative to respond quickly in emergency situations
- Offered support, companionship and stimulation with conversation and recreation
- Handled non-medical patient care activities and provided laundry and meal assistance
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Mary Care Center
12.2011 - 06.2015
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs
- Kept patients clean, dry, and properly cared for under direction of registered nurses
- Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff
- Documented care actions, vitals and orders in company software
Education
Nursing Program
Madison College
Madison, WisconsinCertifed Nursing Assintant
Neway Directions Inc
Madison, Wisconsin09-2011
High School -
Tllden Coummity Career Academy
Chicago, Illinois06.2003
Skills
- Strong communication
- Reliable team player
- Basic life support
- Compassionate
- Blood glucose testing
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Medical office administration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Companionship and emotional support
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Adaptable
- Interdisciplinary communication
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
UW Health
06.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
BrightStar Home Health
12.2011 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Mary Care Center
12.2011 - 06.2015
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Nursing Program
Madison College
Certifed Nursing Assintant
Neway Directions Inc
High School -
Tllden Coummity Career Academy
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