Robin Forde
DeRidder,LA
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with over 30 years of experience in patient care. Specializes in hygiene assistance and emotional support, ensuring a comfortable environment for patients. Ready to contribute to a team focused on quality patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beauregard Health System
DeRidder, LA
09.1989 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to nursing staff.
- Supported patients in daily living activities and personal hygiene to enhance comfort and independence.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents in walking safely to promote mobility and independence. with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented patient care, condition, and progress to ensure continuity of care and effective communication with medical staff.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Offered emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery to promote well-being and alleviate anxiety.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Trained new staff on procedures, protocols, and patient care standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas and equipment.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth, LA05-1978
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Specimen collection
- Patient mobility assistance
- Emergency response
- Personal hygiene
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- MOAB
Accomplishments
- Strike award and CNA of the month
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beauregard Health System
09.1989 - Current
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth High School