Patrick Wright
Vidor,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at Vidor Health And Rehabilitation, I excel in patient care and health monitoring, underpinned by a strong foundation in active listening and compassionate communication. Leveraging vital signs monitoring and emotional support skills, I've significantly enhanced patient comfort and independence, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate in patient feedback.
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Vidor Health And Rehabilitation
Vidor, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
CNA
Cascades at senior rehab
Port Arthur , TX
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vidor High-school
Vidor, TX05-2024
Skills
- Active listening
- Wound care
- Lifting and transferring
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient transfers
- Bathing assistance
- Physical stamina
- Conflict resolution
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Clinical documentation
- Dressing assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Medication assistance
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Toileting assistance
- Infection control practices
- Basic life support
- Problem-solving
- Feeding assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Team collaboration
- Compassion and empathy
- Critical thinking
- Emergency response
- Flexibility and adaptability
- HIPAA compliance
- Cultural sensitivity
- Compassionate communication
- Time management
- End-of-life care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Emotional support
Timeline
CNA
Vidor Health And Rehabilitation
09.2024 - Current
CNA
Cascades at senior rehab
07.2024 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Vidor High-school