Lisinda Bach
Ogden,KS
Summary
Patient-focused health care provider with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organization skills. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the job.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Cascade Agency
12.2023 - Current
- Working and traveling to multiple facilities as needed.
- Provided care daily and overnight to patients in long term settings.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- 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.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides
PCT
Ascension Via Christy Hospital Manhattan
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Contributed to positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge instructions, empowering them to take control of their own health maintenance.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Promoted safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating well-being of all patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within clinical environment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Directly cared for patients at least 43 hours each week to maintain currency on clinical techniques
CNA
Meadowlark Hills
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Promoted infection control practices within facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- 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.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered high-quality care to residents in long term facility
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in timely manner.
- Assisted daily with showers/baths.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Supported needs of 24+ residents under long-term care.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
CNA
Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KS10.2020
EMT
Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KS06.2020
Wedding Photography
New York Institute of Photography
New York, NY01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Officiating And Coaching Science
Tshwane University of Photography
Pretoria, South Africa04.2008
Skills
- Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- Vital signs
- Basic Life Support
- CPR/AED
- Patient Assessments
- Companionship and emotional support
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- BLS
Timeline
CNA
Cascade Agency
12.2023 - Current
PCT
Ascension Via Christy Hospital Manhattan
06.2023 - 04.2024
CNA
Meadowlark Hills
09.2022 - 04.2023
CNA
Manhattan Area Technical College
EMT
Manhattan Area Technical College
Wedding Photography
New York Institute of Photography
Bachelor of Science - Officiating And Coaching Science
Tshwane University of Photography