Natalie Holderman
Rossville,GA
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC
Rossville, GA
02.2023 - Current
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Ambulance Operator
White Oak Ambulance
Chattanooga, TN
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Inspected ambulances regularly for cleanliness and stocked them with necessary supplies.
- Coordinated with other EMS personnel during multi-casualty incidents.
- Maintained professional relationships with healthcare providers from different organizations involved in patient care.
- Monitored radio frequencies to stay updated on urgent calls and dispatched appropriate personnel accordingly.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients during transport.
- Transported patients to medical facilities while providing necessary care and comfort during transport.
- Developed strategies for managing difficult or uncooperative patients in a safe manner.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations involving critical injuries or illnesses.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed when transporting patients from one location to another.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy rights.
- Maintained detailed records of patient information such as condition at time of pick up, treatments administered, arrival times.
- Communicated effectively with hospital staff regarding incoming patients' conditions and needs upon arrival.
- Documented each transport with patient name, mileage and services rendered.
- Braced and lifted patients onto stretchers in preparation for medical transport.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Healthcare
Lafayette, GA
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - BSN in Nursing
Chattanooga College - Med. & Dental Tech Careers
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Lifting
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Mobility Assistance
- Transporting patients
- Patient Relations
- Care plan implementation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring fluids
- Emergency Response
- Transfer Techniques
- Wound Care
- Activity Planning
- Valid Georgia driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Inpatient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- CN0030070782 CNA License
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC
02.2023 - Current
Ambulance Operator
White Oak Ambulance
06.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Healthcare
09.2020 - 11.2022
Some College (No Degree) - BSN in Nursing
Chattanooga College - Med. & Dental Tech Careers