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Rachel Galvan

Bossier City,LA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise at Willis Knighton South, enhancing patient care through diligent monitoring of vital signs and fostering positive relationships. Skilled in maintaining safety precautions and delivering direct patient care, I am committed to promoting comfort and dignity while ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.

Developed strong patient care skills in fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Focused on delivering compassionate care and maintaining patient dignity. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills to contribute meaningfully to new team.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Willis Knighton South
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lasalle High School
Olla, LA
05-2021

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Bedside manner

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Willis Knighton South
09.2024 - 04.2025

High School Diploma -

Lasalle High School
Rachel Galvan