Rachel Tofte
Evansville,WI
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant offering almost 3-years of background supporting direct patient care. Friendly and upbeat professional proficient in medical terminology and EMR system updates. Proactively assesses and adapts to changing priorities and demanding workloads. Always willing to go the extra mile for patients and coworkers. Adapts quickly to new needs and policies. Stays on top of demands in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
UW Health University Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evansville Manor
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs and other locations
- Handled non-medical patient care activities and provided laundry and meal assistance
- Offered support, companionship and stimulation with conversation and recreation
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life
- Collaborated with physicians and registered nurses to perform procedures
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support
- Helped patients with limited mental and physical capacity handle daily living tasks
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools
- Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every [Number] hours
- Moved specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items between authorized personnel and properly documented activities
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergency issues
- Kept patients comfortable with clean linens and well-stocked rooms
- Avoided treatment errors, carefully checking personal details and medication information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edgewood College
Madison, WI05.2025
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Family support and assistance
- Care plan implementation
- Patient lifting
- Condition monitoring
- Vital sign recording
- Problem-solving
- Intake recording
- Electronic charting
- Admitting support
- Strong communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Symptom documentation
- Patient care
- Supply restocking
- Time management
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Trustworthy Companion
- Reliable Team Player
- Tube Feedings and Medications Familiarity
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
UW Health University Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evansville Manor
08.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edgewood College
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