CNA, Float Pool
UCONN Health Center
- Improved patient safety by performing regular room checks to ensure a clean, hazard-free environment was maintained at all times.
- Reduced fall incidents by regularly monitoring patients'' movements and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between various units within the hospital based on fluctuating staffing needs.
- Supported patients'' mobility by safely transferring them to and from beds, wheelchairs, or other equipment.
- Enhanced the overall well-being of patients through assisting with personal hygiene tasks and grooming.
- Supported continuity of care by effectively communicating patient updates during shift handoffs with fellow CNAs and nursing staff members.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures to ensure proper healing and infection control measures were followed.
- Assisted nurses during medical emergencies by providing prompt response time and following established guidelines for patient care procedures.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing ideas for process improvements, and providing constructive feedback to colleagues.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Streamlined patient admissions and discharges by efficiently preparing rooms, gathering required paperwork, and coordinating necessary transportation.
- Promoted a positive environment for patients, family members, and staff through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Improved patient care by providing consistent and compassionate assistance in daily living activities.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain current knowledge of best practices in nursing care and stay up-to-date on regulatory changes.
- Facilitated patient recovery by conducting range-of-motion exercises as prescribed by physical therapists.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Expedited mealtime routines for patients who required feeding assistance, promoting optimal nutrition levels while preserving dignity during mealtimes.
- Aided nurses with medication administration tasks as needed, ensuring accuracy in dosage calculations and adherence to schedules.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult medical procedures or treatments, easing their anxiety and stress levels.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- 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.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- 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.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- 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 Type patients in hospital facility.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
