Linetta Johnson
Hatfield,PA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Souderton Mennonite Homes
Souderton, PA
10.2016 - Current
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Took temperature readings as instructed.
- Transported patients to treatment units with wheelchair.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Home Health Aide
Family Members
Philadelphia , PA
07.2011 - 08.2016
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PASkills
- Electronic Charting
- Collecting specimens
- Patient Lifting
- Care plan implementation
- Infection control procedures
- Condition Monitoring
- Quality Assurance
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Transporting patients
- Mobility Assistance
- Monitoring fluids
- Collecting vital signs
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Light Housekeeping
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Reliable transportation
- Valid PA driver's license
- Bedside manner
- Feeding Assistance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Compassionate
- Ambulation Assistance
- Respiratory equipment training
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Specimen Collection
- Chronic Disease Management
- Toileting assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Responding to emergencies
- Quick problem solver
- Range of motion exercises
- Geriatric Care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Souderton Mennonite Homes
10.2016 - Current
Home Health Aide
Family Members
07.2011 - 08.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Harcum College