Myriam Paul
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Driven CNA with proven expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring, honed at Terrence Cardinal Cooke. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Demonstrated ability to improve patient safety and support team efficiency. Certified in CPR/AED, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and empathetic patient interaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Terrence Cardinal Cooke
08.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
Education
Medical Assisting Program - General Studies
Southeastern Technical Institute
South Easton, MA06.2008
Genaral
Brockton High School
Brockton, MA06.2007
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
- End of life care
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation Assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient Assessments
- Specimen Collection
- Transporting patients
- Valid State driver's license
- Feeding assistance expert
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Pediatric Care
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR/AED
- Catheter Care
- Infection Control
- Bedsore Prevention
Languages
English,haitian creole , understand French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA
Terrence Cardinal Cooke
08.2018 - Current
Medical Assisting Program - General Studies
Southeastern Technical Institute
Genaral
Brockton High School
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