Maureen Murphy
Bay City,MI
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient-focused care and HIPAA compliance, honed at Bay Behavior Health and Golden Years In-home Senior Care. Excelled in enhancing patient wellbeing through meticulous vital sign monitoring and compassionate support, achieving a significant reduction in fall incidents. Adept at emergency response and geriatric care, blending technical skills with empathetic patient interactions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bay Behavior Health
01.2014 - 06.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Certified Nursing Assistant Aide
Golden Years In-home Senior Care
03.2007 - 09.2014
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various needs.
- Provided accurate documentation of patient information and progress, ensuring effective communication between healthcare team members.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving patients, demonstrating strong critical thinking skills under pressure while working closely with the medical team to provide lifesaving interventions.
- Supported nursing staff during medical procedures by providing necessary supplies and equipment, as well as assisting in patient positioning.
- Performed wound care as directed by nursing staff, maintaining a sterile environment to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout assigned unit checking on the well-being of patients and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Established relationships based on trust with patients by actively listening to their concerns or fears regarding their treatment plan.
- Administered prescribed medications under supervision, maintaining proper dosage and timing for each patient''s unique needs.
- Performed regular safety checks on all equipment used within the facility, reporting any discrepancies to appropriate personnel for swift resolution.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to nursing staff promptly, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing assistance, consistently applying new knowledge to improve patient care quality.
- Maintained patient confidentiality at all times, adhering to HIPAA regulations and respecting their right to privacy throughout the caregiving process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Handy Highschool
Bay City, MI06.1971
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility Assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Positioning Patients
- End of life care
- Patient Lifting
- Transfer Techniques
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Geriatric Care
- Transporting patients
- Responding to emergencies
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bay Behavior Health
01.2014 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant Aide
Golden Years In-home Senior Care
03.2007 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Handy Highschool
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