Rita Itotoh

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Actriv Healthcare Inc

03.2022 - Current

Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Fidelity house crc

11.2014 - 03.2020

Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
Coordinated with dietary staff to ensure patient nutritional needs were met, promoting overall health.
Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support in areas such as mobility training, communication skills development, and community integration activities.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons, and barbershops.
Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Education

Training Program - Business Administration And Management

Diploma - Basic Patient Care

Skills

Languages

Work History

Private Duty Home Health Care Aide

Timeline

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