Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
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Patricia Berry
Certified Nurse Assistant
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Tallahassee, Florida
Rehabilitation Nurse Technician
2023.07 - Current (1 year & 2 months)
Job overview
- Administered medications under the supervision of a registered nurse according to established policies and procedures.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward goals.
- Performed rehabilitation therapy such as range-of-motion exercises and ambulation training.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care plans that meet individual needs.
- Devised and managed treatment plans for injured or disabled patients and those suffering from chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Centre Pointe Health and Rehabilitation, Tallahassee, Florida
Certified Nurse Assistant
2023.08 - 2023.12 (4 months)
Job overview
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and condition.
- Gave emotional support to patients and their families.
- Observed patient behavior and reported any changes to the supervising nurse.
- Monitored food intake to ensure proper nutrition is maintained.
- Checked vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by setting up medical equipment and making beds according to hospital protocols.
- Measured urine output on a regular basis to assess kidney function.
- Answered call lights in a timely manner and responded appropriately to requests from patients or family members.
- Transported patients safely between departments within the facility using wheelchairs or other appropriate devices.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Cleaned patient rooms after discharge or transfer to another area in the facility.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly, disabled and terminally ill individuals.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Eden Springs, Crawfordville , FL
Certified Nursing Assistant
2007.04 - 2023.06 (16 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Education
Amos P. Godby High School Tallahassee, FL
High School Diploma
1984-06
University Overview
Skills
- Adaptive equipment use
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Activities of Daily Living
- Patient Safety
- Range of motion exercises
- Patient Observation
- CNA Certification
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Relations
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Behavioral Management
- First Aid Certification
- Medical Terminology
- Infection Control
- Care Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessments
- CPR Certification
- Mobility Assistance
- Universal Precautions
- Patient evaluations
- Patient Positioning
- Basic Life Support
- Quality Assurance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Biohazard Disposal
- Wound Care
- Bedsore Prevention
- Catheter Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Injury Prevention
- Health Education
- Caregiver Relations
- Specimen Collection
- Electronic Charting
- Supply Restocking
- Organizational Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Goal Setting
- Family Education
- Inpatient Care
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Catheter monitoring
- Emotional Support
- Outpatient Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Patient Safety Management
- Professionalism
- Self Motivation
- Collecting vital signs
- Behavior redirection
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Relationship Building
- Symptom documentation
- Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Quick problem solver
- Preparing meals
- Performing patient intakes
- Task Prioritization
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Transporting patients
- Light Housekeeping
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Centre Pointe Health and Rehabilitation
2023.08 - 2023.12 (4 months)
Rehabilitation Nurse Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
2023.07 - Current (1 year & 2 months)
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eden Springs
2007.04 - 2023.06 (16 years & 2 months)
Amos P. Godby High School
High School Diploma
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