Certified Nursing Assistant
Colville Cascadia Health and Rehabilition
Addy, WA
12.2024 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Applied braces, splints, bandages and prosthetic appliances.
- Provided physical assistance to patients in transferring from bed to chair or wheelchair and vice versa.
- Aided with care planning and transition from skilled rehabilitation services to restorative care.
- Instructed patients on use of adaptive equipment for mobility purposes such as walkers, canes, wheelchairs.
- Monitored patients for presence of pressure areas, skin tears and skin breakdown to prevent bedsores.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Supported mentors and mentees as they developed action plans for addressing any identified gaps or needs related to instruction.
- Facilitated professional development for colleagues in the areas of lesson planning, assessment practices, and technology integration.
