Rachel Watson
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at Always There Home Health Care, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance client comfort and independence through compassionate communication and attention to detail. Successfully trained new staff, ensuring high standards of care and safety protocols. Committed to fostering trust and well-being in clients.
Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/ Caregivere
Always There Home Health Care
Barnwell, SC
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Provided daily assistance with personal care, including bathing, grooming, and feeding clients to enhance comfort.
- Monitored vital signs to ensure client health stability and communicated changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to clients' unique needs and preferences.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols to maintain high service standards.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
Caregiver
Nancy's Home Health Care
Columbia SC
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Monitored client health conditions, documenting changes and reporting to healthcare professionals as needed.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance patient well-being.
Education
CNA
Technical Collage of The Lowcountry
Beaufort, SCAssociate of Applied Science - PCT
Denmark Technical Collage
Allendale SC06-2015
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Health monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- Medication assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation assistance
Timeline
CNA/ Caregivere
Always There Home Health Care
02.2016 - 03.2018
Caregiver
Nancy's Home Health Care
01.2014 - 02.2017
CNA
Technical Collage of The Lowcountry
Associate of Applied Science - PCT
Denmark Technical Collage