Lindsey Quintana
Aberdeen,WA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capital Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2020
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Nurse Assistant
Grays Harbor Hospital
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- 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.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Nurse Assistant
Rainer Health And Rehab
06.2015 - 04.2017
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and respirations
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in nursing assistance practices.
- Contributed to infection control efforts through strict adherence to hygiene protocols and diligent cleaning practices.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grays Harbor Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted in wound care management, following established procedures to minimize risk of infection and promote proper healing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in nursing assistance practices.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St.Peters Hosital
07.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Nursing
Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen, WADiploma -
Aberdeen High School
Aberdeen, WA06.2013
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Compassionate
- Basic Life Support
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility Assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Positioning Patients
- Adaptable
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
St.Peters Hosital
07.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grays Harbor Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capital Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2020
Nurse Assistant
Grays Harbor Hospital
06.2018 - 04.2019
Nurse Assistant
Rainer Health And Rehab
06.2015 - 04.2017
Nursing
Grays Harbor College
Diploma -
Aberdeen High School
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