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Odessa Houston

Kermit,TX

Summary

At Accentcare Homehealth, I excelled as a Certified Nursing Assistant, leveraging my CNA certification and compassionate nature to enhance patient satisfaction and care quality. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and patient relationship building, I significantly contributed to a positive, healing environment, advocating for patient needs and fostering trust through exceptional bedside manners and efficient healthcare ethics.

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Accentcare Homehealth
  • 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.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • 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.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
  • Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Desmoines Technical High School
Desmoines, Iowa
05.1983

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Bedside manner
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Recording vital signs
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Patient-focused care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Feeding assistance
  • Positioning patients
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient lifting
  • Transfer techniques
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Inpatient care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Patient management
  • Specimen collection
  • Light housekeeping
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Patient relations
  • Condition monitoring
  • Indirect patient care
  • Care plan implementation
  • Observing responses
  • Reliable transportation
  • Patient assessments
  • Quality assurance
  • Preparing meals
  • Conducting intakes
  • Quality assurance controls
  • General housekeeping
  • Intake recording
  • Infection control procedures
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Toileting assistance
  • Collecting specimens
  • Family support and assistance
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Interdisciplinary communication
  • Able to lift number pounds
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Vital sign recording
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Quick problem solver
  • Helping with medication
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • CNA certification
  • Vital signs

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Accentcare Homehealth

High School Diploma -

Desmoines Technical High School
Odessa Houston