Nadirah Davis

Followed and enforced safety protocols to protect patients and workers. 

•Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs. 

•Gathered and documented patient vital signs on [4-8] basis. •Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing. 

•Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

 •Readied rooms for patients and prevented infections by keeping areas clean, linens changed and trash collected. 

•Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems. 

•Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing and bedside tales or equipment

 •Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients’ condition or environment immediately to Charge Nurse. 

•Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms. 

•Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals. 

•Provided immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and pursue optimal care. 

•Answered over 10 light or bell calls per shift to respond to patient requests and needs. 

•Documented patient fluid intake and output as a diagnostic and assessment resource of current conditions. 

•Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.

◾Observing residents. 

◾Reporting any health issues to the supervising nurse. 

◾Taking care of a resident’s personal hygiene, including bed bath, shaving, nail care etc. 

◾Toileting residents. 

◾Emptying catheter bags. 

◾Monitoring vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. 

◾Setting up of meal trays, and documenting food / fluid intake. ◾Feeding residents. 

◾Serving nutritional supplements. 

◾Making beds. 

◾Keeping the residents space clean and tidy. 

◾Bringing the resident to the therapy area. 

◾Turning bed ridden residents to prevent bedsores