Lorene Diane Phillips
Dayton,Ohio
Summary
Enthusiastic Nursing Assistant motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Excellent customer service and Communication Skills, Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Kettering Medical Center
Dayton, Ohio
11.2021 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Employed mobility devices and sarah equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Patient Care Specialist
Hospice Of Dayton
Dayton, OH
04.2018 - 11.2021
- Reviewed each step of patient care and made proactive adjustments to avert issues.
- Established rapport and relationships with patients and external partners to cross-train and support medical staff.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current strategies with interdisciplinary team and utilized recommendations to make permanent improvements to care standards.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines in all areas.
- Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
- Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
Nursing Assistant
Caresprings Nursing And Rehabilitation
Dayton, Ohio, OH
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Employed mobility devices and Hoyer equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Documented all care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for 20 Patients daily
Nursing Assistant
Buckeye Home Healthcare
Dayton, OH
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Employed mobility devices and Hoyer equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Documented all care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for over 30 patients weekly
Nursing Assistant
Otterbein Senior Living
Cincinnati, OH
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- 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.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to Nurse to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Employed mobility devices and Hoyer equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Documented all care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for 30 patients daily
Nursing Assistant
Kindred Nursing And Rehabilitation
Monroe, OH
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Documented all care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Employed mobility devices and Hoyer equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Cared for 15 patients daily
Nursing Assistant
East Gailbrath Nursing And Rehabilitation
Cincinnati, OH
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to nurse to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Documented all care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Care for 15 mental health patients daily
Education
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH06.1986
High School Diploma -
Colonel White
Dayton, OH06.1986
Skills
- Organizational standards
- Program oversight
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Insurance practice
- Healthcare operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Documentation
- Goal Setting
- Multitasking ability
- Care Planning
- Quality assurance
- Relationship building
- Decision making
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Kettering Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Patient Care Specialist
Hospice Of Dayton
04.2018 - 11.2021
Nursing Assistant
Buckeye Home Healthcare
05.2017 - 04.2018
Nursing Assistant
Caresprings Nursing And Rehabilitation
05.2015 - 05.2018
Nursing Assistant
Otterbein Senior Living
01.2014 - 09.2017
Nursing Assistant
Kindred Nursing And Rehabilitation
07.2013 - 09.2014
Nursing Assistant
East Gailbrath Nursing And Rehabilitation
05.2013 - 06.2014
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
Sinclair Community College
High School Diploma -
Colonel White
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