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Nichole Martin

Portland

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Bristol Hospice, adept in delivering exceptional patient care and emotional support. Excelled in reducing fall incidents through meticulous safety precautions and personalized care plans. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and fostering positive patient relationships, ensuring comfort and dignity in end-of-life care. I hope to continue my career in end-of-life care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bristol Hospice
01.2020 - Current
  • Capstone practicum - Hospice care
  • 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.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • 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.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Concordia St. Paul University
Portland, OR
05-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Human Biology

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
06-2017

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Bedside manner
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Electronic charting
  • Patient-focused care
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • End-of-life care
  • Adaptable
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Geriatric care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Infection control procedures
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Family support and assistance
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • CNA certification

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
  • Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bristol Hospice
01.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Concordia St. Paul University

Associate of Applied Science - Human Biology

Portland Community College

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