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Lorie Myers

Reedsburg,WI

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant offering [Number]-year background assisting patients in various healthcare settings under supervision of experienced certified nurses. Friendly and upbeat professional proficient in medical terminology paired with expertise in computer charting. Dedicated to maintaining positive attitude and strong work ethic to adapt to changing priorities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and quality of care.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, promoting a safe environment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
  • Trained new nursing assistants on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
  • Encouraged resident participation in therapeutic activities, fostering social engagement and well-being.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Milebluff Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2021 - Current
  • Recorded patient heart rate, pulse, and blood pressure.
  • Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
  • Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.

Certified Nursing Assistant

SSM Health St. Clare Meadows
08.2003 - 10.2021
  • Recorded patient heart rate, pulse, and blood pressure.
  • Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
  • Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
  • Handled non-medical patient care activities and provided laundry and meal assistance.
  • Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
  • Offered support, companionship, and stimulation with conversation and recreation.
  • Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs.
  • Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every [Number] hours.
  • Enhanced patient physical recovery with emotional and social support.
  • Transferred patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
  • Kept patients comfortable with clean linens and well-stocked rooms.
  • Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools.
  • Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined

MATC Reedsburg
Reedsburg, Wisconsin
05.2003

GED - undefined

MATC Reedsburg
Reedsburg, Wisconsin
05.2002

Skills

  • Care plan implementation
  • Mobility assistance
  • Condition monitoring
  • Family support and assistance
  • Patient lifting
  • Vital sign recording
  • Electronic charting
  • Intake recording
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Patient care
  • Task prioritization
  • Critical thinking
  • ADL’s

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center
01.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Milebluff Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

SSM Health St. Clare Meadows
08.2003 - 10.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined

MATC Reedsburg

GED - undefined

MATC Reedsburg