Rachel Dunham
Wheatfield,IN
Summary
Dedicated CNA with proven expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and compassion, honed at Life Care Center of Valparaiso and Aperion Care. Excelled in providing emotional support and promoting patient dignity, achieving high satisfaction levels. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and team collaboration, ensuring efficient and empathetic patient-focused care.
Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure patient comfort and safety. Track record of collaborating with healthcare teams to maintain high standard of care.
Overview
2019
2019
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Life Care Center of Valparaiso
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
CNA
Aperion Care Valparaiso
08.2013 - 02.2019
CNA in long term and rehabilitation units
Education
GED - General Studies
Kankakee Valley High School
Wheatfield, INCNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
In Training College
Lowell, INSkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
CNA
Aperion Care Valparaiso
08.2013 - 02.2019
CNA
Life Care Center of Valparaiso
GED - General Studies
Kankakee Valley High School
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
In Training College
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