Lee McGruder
Hayward,CA
Summary
I have 14 years experince as a certified nuring assistant (CNA) and 6 years experince as a certified restorative nursing aid (RNA), I started working in hospitals through staffing agencies i worked at San francisco general,Marin general,UCF hospital facilites all over the bay area,Highland hospital I was a orderly and transporter and sitter for patients i worked in the emergency room i helped register pt,s in did there vital-signs,telemetry and assisted nurses and doctors with procedures as a transpoter i prepped pt,s transferred them to and from units and surgery, i worked in the ICU,pack down, 5150 unit i assisted nurses with medication to pt,s on the floor I did vital-signs feed,bathed,groomed,dressed,changed colostomy bags and some bandages,emptied foley catheters,ROM,escort pt,s As a RNA i helped physical therapist with ROM for pt,s checked there vital-signs befor and after exercise and transpoted pt,s back to there units. I am confident that i am fully qualified for the position and will be a strong addition to your team. energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
On Lok Lifeways
Fremont , CA
03.2019 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ST. Anthonys Rehabilitation and rest home
Hayward , CA
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
CW Healthcare and Respiratory Staffing,Inc.
Oakland , CA
08.2010 - 02.2016
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Education
Certified Nursing Certificate -
Night in Gale Nursing School
San Leandro, CA08-2010
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Patient Lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control procedures
- Care plan implementation
- Condition Monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Monitoring fluids
- Mobility Assistance
- Transporting patients
- Electronic Charting
- Tracheostomy Care
- Geriatric Care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Wound care specialist
- Adaptable
- HIPAA Compliance
- Basic Life Support
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Understands medical procedures
- Compassionate
- Collecting vital signs
- Toileting assistance
- Performing patient intakes
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Range of motion exercises
- Specimen Collection
- Preparing meals
- Helping with medication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
On Lok Lifeways
03.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
ST. Anthonys Rehabilitation and rest home
01.2016 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
CW Healthcare and Respiratory Staffing,Inc.
08.2010 - 02.2016
Certified Nursing Certificate -
Night in Gale Nursing School
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