Marilou Horn

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
• Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
• 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.
• 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.
• Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
• Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
• 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.
• Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
• Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• 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.
• Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
• 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.
• Contributed to team meetings, offering insights on patient care improvements based on direct observations.
• Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
• Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
• Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families, easing their stress and anxiety during hospital stays.
• Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
• 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.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
• Fostered clean and hygienic environment, reducing risk of infections.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
• Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.

Certified nurse assistance