Patricia Simms
Winder,GA
Summary
To Serve in the Healthcare field, And apply the knowledge throughout my experiences, And provide quality care for the Elderly.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Joy Homecare
05.2015 - 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kadan Homecare
03.2015 - 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Griswold Home Health Care
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
First Quality Healthcare Inc.
06.2001 - 03.2015
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Administrator
Pat’s Personal Care Home
03.2006 - 02.2012
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
Education
CNA Certification -
Saks Alied CNA School
Atlanta, Ga2002
High School Diploma -
DeCartrete College
Manchester, Jamaica07.1983
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic Charting
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding Assistance
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Transfer Techniques
- Patient Lifting
- Ambulation Assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy Care
- Trustworthy companion
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Light Housekeeping
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Preparing meals
- Infection Control
Accomplishments
* First Quality Healthcare: Award for Perfect Attendanc.
* First Quality Healthcare: Award for years of service.
* Griswold Homecar: Award for excellent Attendance and Performanc.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR
- First Aide
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Joy Homecare
05.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kadan Homecare
03.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Griswold Home Health Care
01.2014 - 01.2016
Administrator
Pat’s Personal Care Home
03.2006 - 02.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
First Quality Healthcare Inc.
06.2001 - 03.2015
CNA Certification -
Saks Alied CNA School
High School Diploma -
DeCartrete College
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