Caring with 10 years background in caring for elderly, disabled and injured patients in healthcare setting. Hands-on experience in performing routine tasks under direction of nurse staff. Established rapport of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Private Care
04.2020 - Current
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.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Nursing Assistant
Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge
03.2019 - 05.2021
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.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Delivered high-quality care to 12 patients in hospital facility.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Nursing Assistant
Partners In Care Inc.
05.2017 - 04.2020
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.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Naples High School
Naples, FL
Skills
Sanitizing Surfaces
Catheter Change and Preparation
First Aid
Infection Control
Assistance with self Administration of Medications