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Lori Goodlett

Miamisburg,OH

Summary

Experienced STNA with a strong background in patient care, including bathing assistance, vital signs monitoring, and patient transfers. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality, while providing compassionate and trustworthy companionship. Skilled in implementing safety measures and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

STNA

Otterbein
Middletown, Ohio
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided assistance to residents in activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Responded promptly to resident requests for assistance while maintaining a respectful attitude at all times.
  • Assisted with the transfer of patients from beds to wheelchairs or stretchers using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Conducted regular rounds throughout the facility to ensure that all equipment was functioning properly and that supplies were adequately stocked.
  • Followed established health care policies, procedures, regulations and standards of practice set by state law.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with both internal colleagues and external customers.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of emergency response protocols in the event of an incident or accident involving a resident.
  • Trained new staff members on safety protocols and infection control policies.
  • Participated in continuing education courses relevant to the field of nursing aides.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory tests.
  • Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality of care standards are met.
  • Performed general clerical duties such as filing patient records and scheduling appointments.
  • Successfully completed basic nursing procedures such as taking temperatures, pulse rates, respiration counts, blood pressure readings and other measurements.
  • Educated family members regarding end-of-life decisions regarding their loved ones.
  • Maintained accurate patient records by documenting all vital signs, medications administered, and changes in condition.
  • Developed strong relationships with residents based on trust and respect.
  • Assisted nurses with patient treatments, including wound care and medication administration.
  • Provided emotional support to families during difficult times by listening attentively to their concerns.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA guidelines for protecting confidential information about patients' medical histories.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate care for patients with various medical conditions and disabilities.
  • Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
  • Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
  • Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
  • Participated in educational activities to stay up-to-date with best practices in nursing.
  • Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
  • Observed infection control procedures and guidelines to safeguard patients and teams.
  • Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
  • Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
  • Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
  • Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
  • Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
  • Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to patients and families.
  • Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
  • Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
  • Utilized restorative care techniques to promote patient independence.
  • Cleaned and sanitized medical equipment and rooms.
  • Assisted with admission and discharge processes to provide continuity of care.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output.
  • Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
  • Utilized wheelchairs and moveable beds to transport patients to treatment units and operating rooms.
  • Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, and blood in urine.
  • Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, and stretchers.
  • Recorded height and weight of patients.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and examination rooms.
  • Prepared and served food trays.
  • Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and needed for assistance and social and emotional support.
  • Collected specimens, such as urine, feces, and sputum.
  • Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.
  • Applied clean dressings, slings and support bandages.
  • Adjusted oxygen levels to verify patient comfort.
  • Collected data regarding patients' diseases, conditions, and treatment plans.
  • Provided information, such as directions, visiting hours, and patient status information to visitors and callers.
  • Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Kept patient information confidential to protect organization's value.
  • Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
  • Observed patient's responses, reactions, and changes to medications.
  • Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment plans.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans.
  • Reviewed patient dietary restrictions and food allergies to verify appropriate diet.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care.
  • Reminded patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
  • Exercised comatose, paralyzed, and immobile patients.
  • Collected blood samples and body fluids to prepare for diagnostic testing.
  • Explained medical instructions to patients and family members.

CHILD CAREGIVER

Danielle Klan
Waynesville, Ohio
11.2018 - 07.2023
  • Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
  • Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
  • Maintained a clean environment for patients by following proper infection control protocols.
  • Provided compassionate and attentive care to children of all ages.
  • Assisted in potty training toddlers according to parent's instruction.
  • Supervised children during activities to maintain safety.
  • Engaged with children in activities such as reading, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and sports.
  • Utilized effective problem solving techniques in order to resolve conflicts among children in a respectful manner.
  • Cleaned and sanitized childcare toys, keeping play areas hygienic and free of harmful objects.
  • Provided comforting support during times of distress or sadness for both younger and older kids.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits and toileting.
  • Assisted in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with parents regarding their child's progress or any concerns that may arise.
  • Promoted children's emotional development by encouraging respect of others.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents to ensure the best possible care for their children.
  • Calmed children in cases of agitation or confusion.
  • Organized age-appropriate games and activities to promote physical, mental, social, and emotional development of the children under my care.
  • Utilized games, toys, and books to develop and improve cognitive skills and physical abilities.
  • Adapted quickly to different parenting styles while ensuring that all instructions were followed accurately.
  • Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
  • Displayed patience and understanding when dealing with challenging behaviors from young children.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following established safety guidelines when caring for children.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to engage children and foster learning.
  • Initiated fun learning activities designed to stimulate cognitive development in young minds.
  • Created daily reports on each child's eating habits, naps, moods, activities.
  • Enforced rules consistently but fairly in order to teach appropriate behavior expectations.
  • Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children.

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Kitchen Collection
Monroe, Ohio
05.2012 - 09.2014
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, pricing, payment options and returns and exchanges.
  • Managed all customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
  • Built employee knowledge with training and mentoring.
  • Maintained organized store environment for customer and employee health and safety.
  • Assisted with training staff on all internal operational functions.
  • Coached employees on customer service and selling techniques.
  • Performed regular audits of merchandise displays and stock levels.
  • Directed employee tasks and time management, improving customer experiences.
  • Held employees accountable and corrected issues to achieve high standards.
  • Ensured compliance with all store policies and procedures.
  • Provided performance feedback and coaching to employees.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordering of stock to ensure shelves were adequately stocked.
  • Led floor sets following plan-o-grams to update store appearance.
  • Monitored employee attendance and productivity levels on a daily basis.
  • Helped set team performance standards to reach company objectives.
  • Tracked daily operational activities such as store expenses, payroll records.
  • Highlighted sale items and promotions with proper signage and displays.
  • Updated records related to sales, customer feedback, and inventory.
  • Communicated expectations, policy changes, new initiatives, and product knowledge to employees.
  • Taught loss prevention practices and policies to minimize shrink.
  • Used proven customer engagement techniques to increase sales.
  • Coordinated with manager to set specific and actionable goals based on established KPIs.
  • Implemented inventory control systems to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally and resolved issues promptly.
  • Demonstrated and supported continuous improvement and growth mindset.
  • Facilitated open communication between departments to improve collaboration among teams.
  • Set and implemented strategic goals and initiatives to align company with mission, values, and vision.
  • Monitored suppliers to efficiently provide needed goods and services within budgetary limits.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

John Jay High School
San Antonio, Texas

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Positioning Patients
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient Transfers
  • Bathing Assistance
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Dressing assistance
  • Basic Life Support
  • Safety measures
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • End of life care
  • OSHA Standards
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Continuing education
  • Family Education
  • Pressure Ulcer Prevention
  • Nutrition Support
  • Fall prevention
  • Toileting assistance
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Confidentiality
  • Maintaining Boundaries
  • Personal hygiene
  • Compassionate
  • Patient relationship building
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Bedside manner
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Activity Coordination
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Observing responses
  • Quality Assurance
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Shared governance
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Safety Precautions
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Preparing meals
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Recording vital signs
  • Reliable team player
  • Patient Lifting
  • Patient-focused care
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Electronic Charting
  • Adaptable
  • Patient Assessments
  • Transporting patients
  • Specimen Collection
  • Care plan implementation
  • Geriatric Care
  • Inpatient Care
  • Patient Management
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Activity Planning
  • Patient Relations
  • Reliable transportation
  • Meal Planning
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Documentation expert
  • Admitting support
  • Understands medical procedures
  • Able to lift [Number] pounds
  • General housekeeping ability
  • Quick problem solver
  • Understands mobility assistance needs
  • Intake recording

Certification

602652220723

Timeline

STNA

Otterbein
03.2023 - Current

CHILD CAREGIVER

Danielle Klan
11.2018 - 07.2023

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Kitchen Collection
05.2012 - 09.2014

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

John Jay High School

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