Patricia Harris
Florissant,United States
Summary
With a proven track record at Green Park Nursing Home, I excel in delivering high-quality patient care and vital signs monitoring. My compassionate communication and dedication to improving patient well-being have significantly enhanced patient satisfaction. Skilled in both bathing assistance and complex problem-solving, I bring a holistic approach to patient care, ensuring dignity and safety.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Parkwood Nursing Home
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Park Nursing Home
10.2009 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Home Health Aide
Consumer Directe Services Cds
St Louis, Missouri
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Depaul Hospital
St. Louis, Missouri02.2000
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
St Louis, MO06.1996
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Toileting assistance
- Bedside manner
- Direct Patient Care
- Reliable team player
- HIPAA Compliance
- First aid and CPR certified
- CPR Certified
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Home Health Aide
Consumer Directe Services Cds
01.2013 - 11.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Park Nursing Home
10.2009 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Depaul Hospital
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
CNA
Parkwood Nursing Home
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