Nadene Thomas
bainbridge,NY
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Northwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Known for compassionate support and maintaining HIPAA compliance, I effectively enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive service and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily living activities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Northwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2018 - 08.2024
- 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.
- 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.
CNA
Cortland Regional Medical Center
04.2014 - 06.2017
- 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.
CNA
Cortland Care Center
07.2001 - 08.2006
- 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.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistance - Cna
OCM Boces
1710 NY-13 Cortland NY 1304507-2001
High School Diploma -
Cortland Jr/Sr High
Cortlnad,NY06-1999
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
Timeline
CNA
Northwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2018 - 08.2024
CNA
Cortland Regional Medical Center
04.2014 - 06.2017
CNA
Cortland Care Center
07.2001 - 08.2006
Certified Nursing Assistance - Cna
OCM Boces
High School Diploma -
Cortland Jr/Sr High
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