Nathaniel Hines
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Assistant with a proven track record at Victoria Crossing, enhancing patient care quality through expert vital signs monitoring and compassionate support. Skilled in infection control and patient lifting, significantly reducing fall incidents. Demonstrates a strong commitment to privacy, confidentiality, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction. Respectful Healthcare professional well-versed in direct care to over 20 patients per shift, including vital signs monitoring and hygiene assistance. Kind and personable with 10 years of experience in healthcare roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Victoria Crossing
07.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Medical Technician
Accordia Woods ALF
08.2023 - Current
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Maintained a sterile work environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines for optimal patient care.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Galen Healthcare
09.2017 - 03.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Patient Care Technician
Manatee Memorial Hospital
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jacaranda Manor
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Southern Technical Institute
Pinellas Park, FL12.2013
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High
Saint Petersburg Florida09.2012
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection Control
- ADL support
- Medication Administration
- Basic Life Support
- Compassionate
- HIPAA Compliance
- Recording vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Responding to emergencies
- Maintaining privacy
- Meal Planning
- Quality Assurance
- End of life care
- Reliable team player
- Outpatient Care
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Patient Lifting
- Safety Precautions
- Light Housekeeping
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Ambulation Assistance
- Trustworthy companion
- Preparing meals
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Specimen Collection
- Geriatric Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance expert
- Conducting intakes
- Time Management
- Administering Medications
- CPR/AED
- Vital signs
- Catheter Care
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Victoria Crossing
07.2024 - Current
Medical Technician
Accordia Woods ALF
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Galen Healthcare
09.2017 - 03.2022
Patient Care Technician
Manatee Memorial Hospital
09.2015 - 08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jacaranda Manor
03.2014 - 06.2015
No Degree - Nursing
Southern Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High
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