Patsy James
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Highly motivated and ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in providing excellent patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills and excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to deliver quality care and patient education. Committed to assisting nursing staff in providing top-notch patient care.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Hill At Whitemarsh Retirement Community
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- 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.
Nursing Assistant
Constantly Care
02.2020 - Current
- Provide basic homecare to the elderly, assisting with activities of daily living, light housekeeping, sitting services.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing & Rehabiltation
11.2019 - 01.2023
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Pastry Chef
Chins Pastry
03.1990 - 11.2008
- Making and selling pastries, customizing design on pastries and cake.
Education
High school diploma or GED - General Studies
St. James High School
06.1988
Skills
- Caregiving
- Home Care
- Cleaning Experience
- Meal Preparation
- Patient Care
- Senior Care
Patient-focused care
Trustworthy companion
Patient Management
Attention to Detail
CPR Certification
Time Management
Food safety and sanitation
Cooking techniques
Kitchen Management
Food presentation
Hospitality service expertise
Sanitation Guidelines
Assessments
Nursing Aide Skills, Proficient, 09/01/20, Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures. Direct Patient Care.
Professional References
Renae Ramsay,
Certified Nursing Assistant
(267) 679-3953
Known 6 years
Olusola Olatunji
Licensed Practical Nurse
(215) 917-1629
Known 6 years
Kaye ,
RN, BSN
(267) 991-2093
Known 7 years
Margo Potter
LPN
(215) 603-6387
Known 4 years
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Hill At Whitemarsh Retirement Community
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Constantly Care
02.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing & Rehabiltation
11.2019 - 01.2023
Pastry Chef
Chins Pastry
03.1990 - 11.2008
High school diploma or GED - General Studies
St. James High School
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