Compassionate Nursing Assistant with proven experience at Regional One Health Medical Center, specializing in patient care and accurate medical documentation. Expertise in wound care and vital sign assessment, paired with strong collaboration skills in interdisciplinary teams, drives optimal patient outcomes and safety. Dedicated to enhancing patient experiences through proactive care and emotional support.
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Work History
Nursing Assistant
Regional One Health Medical Center
Memphis, Tennessee
10.2024 - Current
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.