Mercedes Morris

• Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
• Provide for patients recreational needs as suggested by patients desire and abilities as set forth in patients guidelines.

. Assist with 1:1 personal time as needed.

• Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
• Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

• Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
• Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
• Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
• Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
• Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
• Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
• Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

• Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
• Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
• Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
• Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
• Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
• Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
• Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
• Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
• Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
• Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
• Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
• Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
• Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
• Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
• Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
• Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.