REGINALD L. MOORS JR
Certified Nurse Assistant
Augusta,USA
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Augusta, Maine
11.2020 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- 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.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, dementia and/or Alzheimer's.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
CRMA/MHRT-1
OHI
Bangor, ME
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform resident and resident's family of care and progress.
- Reviewed resident progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important resident information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Transported residents to appointments, assisted resident with community inclusion and integration.
- Maintained resident stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Care Manager Assistant
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Facilitate patient discharge to skilled nursing, to home and/or to hospice care
- Compile, fax or transmit medical records to outside facilities
- Arrange for ambulatory transportation services
- Arrange for home health care services, equipment, community services
- Obtain insurance information, maintain paper charts
- Coordinated referrals and direct support for skilled nursing, hospice or home health patient's.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
01.2005 - 07.2017
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, cancer, cardiac arrhythmias,
- Emergency, med/surg, cardiac, ortho/nuero, onco/resp, neonatal and pediatric experience
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
06.2007 - 07.2017
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips and cardiac telemetry monitors
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Reviewed patient medical history, previous cardiac tests completed and prior surgeries performed.
- Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias and heart abnormalities on patient's EKG and reported to RN and/or cardiologist.
- Identified and documented data trends of pacers and AICDs, analyzing results and reporting issues.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions.
- Assisted cardiac nurses with patient care and room preparation for tests.
- Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened.
- Conducted EKG.
- Conducted electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, phonocardiogram and stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
- Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
- Precepted new healthcare team members by training to read electrocardiogram monitoring.
Unit Secretary
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
01.2005 - 07.2017
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
- Executed administrative duties to facilitate unit tasks and meet team goals.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
- Facilitated lab orders and medication administration.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Processed lab paperwork and requests according to physicians' orders.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
Rehabilitation Administrative Assistant
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
Bangor, ME
10.2002 - 01.2005
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Maintained therapy records.
- Generated daily, weekly and monthly Maine care and Medicare reports for physical, occupational and speech therapies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Corinth, ME 09.1989 - 06.1993
Certificated Nurses Aid, Health Occupations - Health Occupations
United Technologies Center
Bangor, ME 09.1992 - 05.1993
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, ME 05.2001 -
Skills
Patient-focused care
Companionship and emotional support
Recording vital signs
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Inpatient care
Chronic disease management
Compassionate caregiver
Adaptable
Direct Patient Care
Certification
CNA-Certificated Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Department Of Veterans Affairs
11.2020 - Current
CRMA/MHRT-1
OHI
05.2019 - 09.2020
Care Manager Assistant
Eastern Maine Medical Center
07.2017 - 02.2018
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Eastern Maine Medical Center
06.2007 - 07.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eastern Maine Medical Center
01.2005 - 07.2017
Unit Secretary
Eastern Maine Medical Center
01.2005 - 07.2017
Rehabilitation Administrative Assistant
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
10.2002 - 01.2005
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Eastern Maine Community College
05.2001 -
Certificated Nurses Aid, Health Occupations - Health Occupations
United Technologies Center
09.1992 - 05.1993
High School Diploma -
Central High School
09.1989 - 06.1993