Olivia Talley
Lexington,NC
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
04.2022 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Davidson-Davie Community College
Mocksville, NC07.2024
Skills
Patient Care
Patient Feeding
Basic Life Support
Direct Patient Care
Recording vital signs
Patient-focused care
Patient relationship building
Infection Control
Companionship and emotional support
Time Management
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Clinical Rotation
Clinical practicum has included experience at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital and Trinity Elms Retirement Home.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
04.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Davidson-Davie Community College
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