Priscilla Griffin
Duluth,GA
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aid
Southern Comfort Hospice
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
Certified Home Hospice Aide
Bridgeway Hospice
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Facilitated open lines of communication between hospice team members and family caregivers through regular updates on patient progress or concerns.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, promoting dignity and independence.
- Demonstrated professionalism and adherence to ethical guidelines while working closely with terminally ill patients, advocating for their best interests at all times.
- Educated patients on end-of-life care decisions, empowering them to make informed choices regarding their own treatment plans.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in their final stages of life.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake City Nursing Home And Rehab
05.2019 - 06.2020
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth-Laurel Park
09.2018 - 03.2020
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Certificate - CNA
Turner Job Corps
Albany, Ga11.2016
High School Diploma -
Frank H Morrell High School
Irvington, NJ06.2015
Skills
- Bathing Assistance
- Grooming assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Patient Care
Timeline
Hospice Aid
Southern Comfort Hospice
05.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Home Hospice Aide
Bridgeway Hospice
03.2021 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake City Nursing Home And Rehab
05.2019 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth-Laurel Park
09.2018 - 03.2020
Certificate - CNA
Turner Job Corps
High School Diploma -
Frank H Morrell High School
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