Renee Rankin
Palmer
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Cordova Community Medical Center, excelling in patient-focused care and vital signs monitoring. Leveraged compassionate care and electronic charting skills to enhance patient satisfaction and safety. Mentored new staff, significantly improving team efficiency and patient service quality.
Positive, compassionate, and dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. Possesses foundational knowledge of basic patient care needs and medical terminology, with proficiency in vital signs monitoring and assisting with daily living activities. Committed to improving patient well-being and contributing to supportive healthcare environment.
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
State of Alaska
09.2013 - 07.2024
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Boosted overall patient satisfaction through genuine empathy, active listening skills, and consistent professionalism in all interactions.
- Demonstrated proficient use of medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors and oxygen concentrators for efficient patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to promptly address any concerns or emergencies, prioritizing patient safety and well-being at all times.
- Served as a mentor to new staff members, providing guidance and support during their onboarding process.
- Facilitated safe transportation within the facility using wheelchairs or gurneys when necessary for appointments or treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff in wound care procedures, effectively preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cordova Community Medical Center
01.2009 - 09.2013
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
Alaska Certified Nurse Certificate
Prince William Community College
Cordova, AK10-2009
High School Diploma -
Cordova Jr Sr High School
Cordova, AK05-1977
Skills
- Patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Basic life support
- Transfer techniques
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- Electronic charting
- Responding to emergencies
- Compassionate caregiver
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
State of Alaska
09.2013 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cordova Community Medical Center
01.2009 - 09.2013
Alaska Certified Nurse Certificate
Prince William Community College
High School Diploma -
Cordova Jr Sr High School
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