PATRICIA COCHRAN
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehab Nursing Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Contributed to a positive rehabilitation environment through effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities related to rehabilitation practices.
- Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene by providing bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other self-care services as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and reported changes in condition to supervising nurses and therapists.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans addressing each patient''s unique needs and goals during their rehabilitation journey.
Travel CNA
Sanford Health & Rehab
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Travel CNA
Glenbridge Health And Rehabilitation
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Travel CNA
Good Samaritan Society
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- 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
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Travel CNA
Florida State Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments, and progress with goals.
Activities Assistant/CNA
The Terrace Of Jacksonville
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
- 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
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
CNA & HHA -
Duval Training Institute
06.2008
High School Diploma -
Terry Parker High School
Jacksonville, FL06.1996
Skills
- Monitoring Fluids
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Bathing and Dressing
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Infection Control Procedures
- Individualized Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Quick Problem Solver
Timeline
Rehab Nursing Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Travel CNA
Sanford Health & Rehab
01.2023 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
09.2022 - 01.2023
Travel CNA
Glenbridge Health And Rehabilitation
08.2022 - 09.2022
Travel CNA
Good Samaritan Society
08.2021 - 07.2022
Travel CNA
Florida State Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
Activities Assistant/CNA
The Terrace Of Jacksonville
07.2019 - 04.2021
CNA & HHA -
Duval Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Terry Parker High School
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