Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center
Manchester, NH
08.2017 - Current
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Provided pre- and post-operative care.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
Educated patients and families about infant care, preparation of healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
Changed sterile dressings.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.