Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
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Lori Hopkins
Murphysboro,IL
Summary
Overview
32
years of professional experience
1
Certification
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Southern Illinois Healthcare FoundationCarbondale, IL
Patient Care Tech
08.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Performed EKGs and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Chart vitals, intake and output and roundings and enter it into Epic
Jackson County Nursing HomeMurphysboro, IL
Certified Nursing Assistant
02.1992 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
Anna Jonesboro Community Consolidated High SchoolAnna, IL
High School Diploma
08.1983 - 05.1987
University Overview
Skills
- Patient Observation
- Feeding Assistance
- Restocking Supplies
- Emergency Response
- ADL Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Basic Nursing Care
- Information Protection
- Sterilization Techniques
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Education
- Healthcare Expertise
- Corrective Action Planning
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Infection Control Standards
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Patient Services
- Clinical Training
- Catheter Care
- Data Collection
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient care
- Patient care advocacy
Affiliations
Affiliations
- over the years I have been involved with the community and especially youth sports which includes being on the board Murphysboro Baseball Inc. I ran the concession stand and overseen the umpires, I helped with our youth wrestling program which included organizing a tournament where there was over 500 wrestlers that showed up.
- I am on several committees which include;Epic super user, a fall champion, clinical coach, mobility coach, and the celebration commitee.
- I am efficient, reliable, and trustworthy.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- during my time at Southern Illinois Healthcare I have received the Tony Award x2 and have been nominated 12 times. I helped implement the tony award. The award stands for Teamwork, Optimism, Nurturing, Integrity.
Certification
- I have been a CNA/ PCT for 37 years
- I am also a certified activity director
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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Timeline
Patient Care Tech
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
08.2014 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jackson County Nursing Home
02.1992 - 10.2014
Anna Jonesboro Community Consolidated High School
High School Diploma
08.1983 - 05.1987