State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) with extensive experience in providing care for chronically ill patients. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Demonstrates patience and compassion in all interactions, ensuring a supportive environment for patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Dayton Children' Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Conducted scheduled patient safety checks and documented findings to ensure well-being.
Assisted patients with meals, daily living activities, and transfers to enhance security.
Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients in distress.
Applied limit-setting techniques to encourage patient cooperation during care.
Monitored patient behaviors and mental status, notifying RN of any concerns.
Fostered positive relationships with clients to maintain a supportive environment.
Supported restraint and seclusion procedures, ensuring safety for patients and staff.
Identified behaviors requiring intervention and coordinated with qualified personnel.
STNA- PCA-NA/UC
Bon Secours - Mercy Health - Springfield Regional
03.2022 - Current
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
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.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
STNA
Vancrest of Urbana
06.2021 - 03.2022
Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
State Tested Nurse Aide
Wooded Glen
10.2019 - 06.2021
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues
Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, including setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatuses
Administered rapid tests such as Blood Sugar and BP to help clinical staff assess conditions
Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses
Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process
Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment
Obtained and recorded patient vital signs; escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories
Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures
Coordinated services with medical and office staff to ensure patient satisfaction, engagement and compassionate care
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient
Took and charted patient blood pressures, temperatures, blood sugar levels and other vital signs.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Watched over patients to identify potential symptoms of medical conditions.
Gave patients baths, cleaned bedpans and assisted with transportation to bathroom.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Managed medical stock and restocked inventory to ensure optimal availability for patients.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Used mobility devices and transfer equipment to carefully and transport patients.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Medical Assistant
Nadi Medical Center
01.2016 - 07.2019
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.