Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Worldwide Travel Staffing-Silver Bay,VA Home
09.2023 - Current
Turning or moving patients
Gathering medical supplies
Bathing patients
Grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving them, etc.
Feeding patients and documenting their food and liquid intake
Checking vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate
Answering patient calls
Documenting information
Cleaning rooms and bed linens
Stocking supplies
Assisting with some medical procedures
Safety procedures
Transporting patients
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Worldwide Travel Staffing-Fergus Falls,VA Home
08.2022 - 09.2023
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Supported needs of the residents under long-term care.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Certifed Nursing Assistant
LifeCare Medical Center
03.2018 - 07.2022
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.