Mark Arthur Padlan
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
- Certified Nursing Assistant with Number years experience in a hospice setting. Patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of geriatric needs. Desire a position in a clinical setting. Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Motivated CNA with a highly effective communication style. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills. 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. A Certified Nurse Aide well-equipped to provide emotional support in a comfortable, soothing environment. Desires a CNA position in a long term care or rehabilitation facility.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehab Aide
Sentara Leigh Hospital
11 2017 - 2020.06
- Protected patient and personnel safety by cleaning work areas and disinfecting equipment after treatments.
- Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
Anesthesia Technician
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
2018.11 - 2019.08
- Provided high level of support and assistance to physicians and nursing staff in [Type] surgical facility.
- Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues.
- Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency.
- Positioned patients to achieve properly support for spinals, epidurals and other procedures.
- Assigned employee areas, scheduled staff breaks and authorized overtime.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
Care Partner I
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
2009.12 - 2020.06
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
- 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.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Safety Partner
Sentara Leigh
2021.04 - Current
- Maintain visual contact with suicidal, homicidal, bipolar, depression, schizophrenia, and fall-risk patients.
- Elimate any equipment that can be harmful for the patient or the staff.
- Documentation of patient behavior.
- Being able to determine if patient is high, moderate, low risk for safety.
- Communicating with RN and other medical staff if there is change in medical status or patient behavior.
Physical Therapy Assistant Student
South University Virginia Beach
2020.12 - Current
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
South University Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach12.2023
High School Diploma -
Dominican School
Philippines2007
Skills
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Committed team player
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Trustworthy companion
- Adaptable
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Feeding assistance expert
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Dedicated hospice care provider
- Precepting
- Foley catheters
Accomplishments
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Awarded employee of the month two times
- Appointed as a mentor for newly hired employees
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Nurses Aide
- Heart Saver/AED Certification
Timeline
Safety Partner
Sentara Leigh
2021.04 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant Student
South University Virginia Beach
2020.12 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
2018.11 - 2019.08
Care Partner I
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
2009.12 - 2020.06
Rehab Aide
Sentara Leigh Hospital
11 2017 - 2020.06
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
South University Virginia Beach
High School Diploma -
Dominican School
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Nurses Aide
- Heart Saver/AED Certification
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