Marcia Gathers

• 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.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
• Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
• Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
• Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.

Vital signs, CBG, blood pressure

Patient care EKG feeding, foley care

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
• Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
• Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
• Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
• Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
• Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
• Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
• Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
• Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
• Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
• Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
• Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
• Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
• Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
• Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
• Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
• Contributed to team meetings, offering insights on patient care improvements based on direct observations.
• Facilitated patient mobility and recovery with guided exercises and ambulation support.
• Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
• Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
• Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to safer hospital environment.
• Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
• Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families, easing their stress and anxiety during hospital stays.
• Fostered clean and hygienic environment, reducing risk of infections.
• Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
• Enhanced patient recovery by applying therapeutic techniques as instructed by physical therapists.
• Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
• Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
• Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge instructions, empowering them to take control of their own health maintenance.
• Conducted patient education on treatment procedures and post-discharge care, promoting better health outcomes.
• Streamlined patient check-in process, enhancing efficiency of care delivery.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.