Magdalene Ballard
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Asbury Heights, proficient in patient assessments and vital signs monitoring, showcasing compassion and empathy. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction through individualized care, achieving significant improvements in patient well-being. Certified in CPR and CNA, demonstrating a commitment to healthcare excellence and patient support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Asbury Heights
06.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
CNA
Senior Helpers
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Performed 100% of resident care functions, including grooming, hygiene, collecting vitals signs, ROM, proper body alignment, and transportation to activities
- Supervised resident care, built strong relationships, and reported any unusual condition, accident, or incidents to a team of 6 nurses
Made rounds of 19 assigned residents at the beginning of each shift and at least every hour - Assisted in the orientation and training of 4 new CNAs
CNA
Baldwin Health Center
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Assist 15+ residents each shift with daily living activities, ensuring they're on time for all meals and activities
- Provide social and emotional support to improve residents' morale
- Establish rapport with team members, residents, and families
- Help residents with daily hygiene, including showering; oral and peri care; incontinence care; and minimizing rashes, sores, and soiling
- Support residents with field trips, arts and crafts, music, games, and reading and activities.
Home Health Aide
Sunrise of Senior Living
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Non Grace Traditional Academy
Pittsburgh, PA06.2013
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Documenting behaviors
- Light Housekeeping
- Patient Assessments
- Specimen Collection
- Healthcare ethics
- CPR Certification
- CNA Certification
Timeline
CNA
Asbury Heights
06.2020 - Current
CNA
Senior Helpers
02.2018 - 06.2020
CNA
Baldwin Health Center
01.2017 - 02.2018
Home Health Aide
Sunrise of Senior Living
06.2016 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Non Grace Traditional Academy
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