Nicholas Zobrist
Rusk Rehabilitation Center
Germantown Hills,IL
2
years of professional experience
Compassionate nursing professional with diverse experience across inpatient rehab, home health, and hospital settings. Proven skills in providing safe care, assisting with daily activities, and monitoring vital signs for multiple patients. Expertise in patient transfers and understanding challenges faced by those with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Strong ability to manage time effectively and ensure comfort and safety for all patients.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
9 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care practices.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcer development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
6 Months- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Documented patient information accurately in the electronic health records system.
- 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.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Adhered to safety protocols during patient transfers and mobility assistance.
- Documented patient information accurately in the electronic health records system.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and well-being.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient care
BLS certified
Clinical support
Patient mobility assistance
EPIC and MediTech proficiency
Transfer techniques
Reliable team player
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rusk Rehabilitation Center
06.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
MU Health Care
05.2024 - 11.2024Read More
Central Methodist University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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