Marilou Shafer
Minot,ND
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant dedicated to providing high-quality care and meeting the diverse medical and personal needs of patients. Committed to ensuring patient safety and satisfaction in facility services. Skilled in charting and maintaining outstanding bedside manner.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation
Killeen, TX
03.2013 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Medical Aid -
Elite School of Nursing
Killeen, TX06-2020
GED -
Cornerstone Ministries And Christian School
GA05-2020
High School Diploma -
Saint John Institute
Pangasinan, Philippines03-1981
Some College (No Degree) - BS Commerce
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, PhilippinesSkills
- Digital Chart Management
- Proficient in Medical Terminology
- Care Plan Execution
- Monitoring fluids
- Supportive Patient Care
- Assistance with Mobility Needs
- Comprehensive Patient Assistance
- Event Coordination
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation
03.2013 - 09.2024
Medical Aid -
Elite School of Nursing
GED -
Cornerstone Ministries And Christian School
High School Diploma -
Saint John Institute
Some College (No Degree) - BS Commerce
Saint Louis University
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