I excel in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication, enhancing patient satisfaction significantly. Skilled in both personal and professional care, my expertise includes maintaining confidentiality and ensuring dignity in patient interactions, achieving notable improvements in patient care standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Sellersburg Healthcare
05.2023 - 02.2024
Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Personal Assistant
Brielle Cotterman Media
10.2018 - 04.2022
Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
Nursing Assistant
University of Kentucky Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2018
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
Nursing Assistant
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 01.2017
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
CNA
Dover Manor Nursing Home
10.2015 - 09.2016
Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY
Scott County High School
Georgetown, KY
2015
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Dressing assistance
Maintaining confidentiality
Compassionate communication
Certification
I have my BLS certification.
I am also certified as a nursing assistant in Kentucky and Indiana.