Rhonda Dunlap
Hospice Advantage
Corinth,MS
4
years of professional experience
Compassionate CNA with expertise in patient care, HIPAA compliance, and vital signs monitoring. Committed to enhancing quality of life and providing emotional support to patients during critical times.
Work History
CNA
4 Years- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life transitions.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for hospice patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
GED
Skills
Time management
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Compassion and empathy
Bathing assistance
Attention to detail
HIPAA compliance
Dressing assistance
Maintaining confidentiality
End-of-life care
Compassionate communication
Emotional support
Active listening
Patient hygiene assistance
Timeline
CNA
Hospice Advantage
07.2009 - 07.2013Read More
Alcorn Central
GED
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