Rachel Baxter
Thomasville,NC
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Assistant with a focus on patient care, vital signs monitoring, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and advocating for individual needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Thomasville Medical Center
2008.03 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and post-discharge instructions.
- Trained new staff in patient care protocols and facility policies to enhance team performance.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving efficiency in service delivery.
- Advocated for patient needs within multidisciplinary teams, promoting holistic care approaches.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized effective communication skills with patients and families, establishing trust and rapport for a positive care experience.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Piney Wood Nursing Home
2000.01 - 2021.10
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, promoting a collaborative environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Implemented patient mobility programs, enhancing overall physical health and independence.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
- Advocated for resident needs, fostering a supportive community within the nursing home.
- 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.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Streamlined patient care procedures, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for treatments.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
CNA
Liberty Nursery Home
2002.05 - 2008.03
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety in daily routines.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing resident independence and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and infection control protocols.
- Implemented improvements in workflow processes, increasing efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Advocated for resident needs, ensuring their voices were heard within the care team discussions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomasville High School
Unity Street1977-06
No Degree - Certification For Nurses Assistant
Davidson Davie Community College
297State Road2000-05
Skills
- Reliable team player
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Thomasville Medical Center
2008.03 - Current
CNA
Liberty Nursery Home
2002.05 - 2008.03
Certified Nurse Assistant
Piney Wood Nursing Home
2000.01 - 2021.10
No Degree - Certification For Nurses Assistant
Davidson Davie Community College
High School Diploma -
Thomasville High School