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Patricia Harrington

Arkansas City,KS

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

SCKRMC
Arkansas City, KS
07.2021 - Current
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Transported residents within the facility as needed.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.

CNA

Kansas Veterans Home
Winfield, KS
01.2019 - 07.2021
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Transported residents within the facility as needed.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.

Line Cook

First Council Casino
Newkirk, OK
09.2017 - 12.2018
  • Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
  • Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.

DSP

Group Main Stream
Westbrook, ME
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Promoted positive morale among patients by providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
  • Assisted with range-of-motion exercises designed to increase flexibility and strength of assigned patients.
  • Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
  • Demonstrated compassion and respect for all clients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
  • Developed individualized care plans based on assessments of clients' needs and preferences.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support for walking, transferring from bed to chair.
  • Administered medications as directed and documented medication administration in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Educated family members about how best to provide care for their loved one at home after discharge from facility or hospital setting.
  • Encouraged independence among patients by helping them learn self-care skills that can be used independently without assistance from others.
  • Provided companionship services including reading aloud, playing games or engaging in conversation with clients.
  • Actively listened to concerns expressed by family members concerning their loved one's condition or treatment plan.
  • Provided respite care services for family members who need relief from caring for their ill relative.
  • Developed individualized care plans for each client based on their unique needs.
  • Observed safety precautions related to infection control practices in all areas where duties are performed.
  • Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving assigned patients.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client; changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes, laundry.
  • Prepared meals according to prescribed dietary needs and monitored food intake of assigned patients.
  • Assessed the physical condition of clients on an ongoing basis including reporting any changes in health status to supervisor.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physician or nurse.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations when necessary.

25B Information Technology Specialist

US Army
06.2010 - 03.2016
  • Configured local area networks using routers, switches, hubs and other networking equipment.
  • Maintained an inventory list of all IT assets including hardware components and software licenses.
  • Installed operating systems including Windows 10 and Mac OS X.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as virus scans and patch management across the organization's IT environment.
  • Developed scripts to automate administrative tasks related to system administration functions.
  • Created user accounts, profiles, and passwords in accordance with established procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with government regulations regarding Information Technology Security policies.
  • Investigated root cause analysis of application errors or outages that affect operational stability.
  • Managed active directory users, groups, OU's, GPO's to ensure proper access levels are met based on organizational policies.
  • Participated in planning meetings for new projects involving IT infrastructure changes.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements in technology.
  • Implemented best practices for data backup processes to ensure successful recovery of critical information when needed.
  • Trained personnel on proper use of hardware and software systems within the organization.
  • Resolved complex technical problems associated with server applications such as MS SQL Server or Oracle Database servers.
  • Monitored system performance metrics such as CPU utilization and disk space usage to optimize resource allocation.
  • Responded promptly to service requests from end users via a ticketing system.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting network issues related to system performance, connectivity, and security.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to information security.
  • Prepared detailed documentation outlining all steps taken during each project phase.
  • Provided technical support for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer hardware and software systems.
  • Served as first point of contact for incoming technical service calls and emails.
  • Assisted customers with password resets, account unlocks, and security settings adjustments.
  • Updated customer information and account status in the database following each interaction.
  • Assisted customers with various types of technical issues via email, live chat and telephone.
  • Handled customer service issues by providing guidance or escalating for advanced support.
  • Documented all customer interactions and resolutions in the ticketing system for future reference and reporting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
04-2019

Skills

  • Feeding Assistance
  • Toileting assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Compassionate communication
  • Basic Life Support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy

Accomplishments

  • Award for Outstanding Volunteer in the army

Certification

  • CNA license

Affiliations

  • I like to write stories in my free time.

Timeline

CNA

SCKRMC
07.2021 - Current

CNA

Kansas Veterans Home
01.2019 - 07.2021

Line Cook

First Council Casino
09.2017 - 12.2018

DSP

Group Main Stream
06.2016 - 07.2017

25B Information Technology Specialist

US Army
06.2010 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Full Sail University

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