Pamela Houghtaling
Bath,NY
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. 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. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. 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. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Patient-focused with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Proactive worker committed to helping provide top-notch patient care. Skilled at treatments with knowledge of patients. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bath VA Medical Center
11.2010 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- 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.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- 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 complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- 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.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- draw labs and collect specimens
- Assist with admissions and discharges
- fill blood draw carts and check for outdates
- use proper PPE
- fax time sheets to pay roll
- call for transportation
- do antigen testing and fax results to lab and employee health
- work with detoxers
- work with acute patience
- weigh patience and chart results
- Hoyer patience
- transport patience in wheel chair vans and ambulances
- assist in scheduling appointments
- post Mortum care
- assist RNs with treatments
- Assist with cancer patients and accompany then to appointments
- remove valve locks
- put in IT tickets for equipment
- apply and remove wonder guards
- work on RME committee
- orient new staff
- orient staff on use of Hoyer lifts
- keep up on BLS
- keep all daily sheets copied and stocked
- sit with 1 on 1 patients
- use Vista and CPRS to chart
- print out med sheets
- use glucose monitor and do finger sticks
- assist patients to cars upon discharge
- answer phones and transfers calls
- apply splints and braces
- get mrsa swabs and take to lab
- call for supplies
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ira Davenport
11.2009 - 11.2010
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- 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 complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- 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.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
WRC McKinley Health Center
04.2007 - 11.2009
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- 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 complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- 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.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Unit Secretary
Health South Rehab Hospital
02.2006 - 03.2008
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
- Executed administrative duties to facilitate unit tasks and meet team goals.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Processed lab paperwork and requests according to physicians' orders.
- Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests, and care plans.
- Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained department master calendar to facilitate efficient patient flow.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Answered phone calls and messages physician medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
- Answered phone calls and messages for 3-physician at a medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dubois Area Senior High School
Dubois, PA05.1983
Skills
- Medications Familiarity
- Responding to Emergencies
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Charting Expertise
- Medication Assistance
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Wound Care
- Family Support and Assistance
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical Records Management
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Meal Planning
- Disability Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Quick Problem Solver
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- First Aid
- Light Housekeeping
- Documenting Behaviors
- Recording Vital Signs
- Trustworthy Companion
- Laboratory Testing
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Intake Recording
- Admitting Support
- Human Anatomy
- Oral Hygiene
- Inpatient Care
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Infection Control
- Patient Safety Management
- Collecting Specimens
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Primary Care
- Observation Documentation
- Emotional and Social Support
- Monitor Vitals
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Observing Responses
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Transporting Patients
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Time Management
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Bed Transfers
- Monitoring
- Geriatrics
- Resuscitation
- Medicines
- Lab draws
- Bladder scanning
- Foley catheter insertion and care
- Finger sticks
- Collect specimens
- BLS
- Team work
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bath VA Medical Center
11.2010 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ira Davenport
11.2009 - 11.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
WRC McKinley Health Center
04.2007 - 11.2009
Unit Secretary
Health South Rehab Hospital
02.2006 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
Dubois Area Senior High School
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