Rachel Foster
Houlton,ME
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities and Hospice houses. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CNA
Primetime
Houlton, Maine
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded changes in patient conditions.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of patient areas and equipment.
- Supported patients' emotional needs through compassionate interaction.
- Documented patient progress and reported concerns to nursing staff.
- Trained new staff on caregiving procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Education
Southern Aroostook Comm School
Houlton, MESkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Complex Problem-solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Attention to detail
- End-of-life care
- Infection control practices
- Lifting and transferring
- Compassionate communication
Timeline
CNA
Primetime
11.2020 - Current
Southern Aroostook Comm School