Lily McDonald
Burnsville,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Smoky Ridge Health & Rehab
Burnsville , NC
2021.03 - Current
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Home Health Aide
Private Care
Burnsville , NC
2023.12 - 2024.03
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
Education
CNA Cerification -
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NC2022-09
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NCSkills
- Electronic Charting
- Transporting patients
- Mobility Assistance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Infection control procedures
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Lifting
- Monitoring fluids
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Safety Precautions
- Activity Planning
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Adaptable
- Vital signs monitoring
- Quick problem solver
- Bedside manner
- Range of motion exercises
- Feeding Assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Toileting assistance
Certification
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Private Care
2023.12 - 2024.03
Certified Nursing Assistant
Smoky Ridge Health & Rehab
2021.03 - Current
CNA Cerification -
Mayland Community College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Mayland Community College
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certified
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