Roger Frye
Huntington,WV
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Cabell Huntington Hospital: Hoops Family Hospital
Huntington, WV
11.2012 - Current
- Provide assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Performed range-of-motion exercises with immobile patients to prevent muscle atrophy.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures as needed.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Assisted with admission and discharge processes including completion of necessary paperwork.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Help patients understand insurance and disability benefits.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Ohio Department Of Youth Services
Franklin Furnace, OH
09.2008 - 04.2012
- Directed and supervised juveniles in a correctional setting, ensuring safety of all inmates.
- Provided counseling services to juvenile offenders to address behavioral issues.
- Conducted frequent searches of cells and living areas for contraband materials and weapons.
- Managed daily operations within the facility, including discipline, recreational activities, medical and mental health care, and educational programs.
- Maintained accurate records of all violations and incidents involving juveniles.
- Enforced rules and regulations related to inmate conduct and behavior in accordance with established policies.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for each juvenile offender based on their needs and goals.
- Monitored security cameras throughout the facility to ensure safety of staff and inmates.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, such as fights or attempted escapes.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to policy changes or new procedures.
- Investigated reports of misconduct by inmates and took appropriate disciplinary action when necessary.
- Provided guidance to new officers on proper protocol for dealing with juvenile offenders.
- Organized weekly meetings with staff members to discuss any concerns or issues that had arisen during the week regarding inmate behavior or facility operations.
- Collaborated with social workers, teachers, counselors, psychologists, probation officers, law enforcement personnel, lawyers, concerning individual cases as needed.
- Performed basic first aid procedures when necessary due to injury or illness among inmates.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about progress made toward meeting goals set forth in individual treatment plans.
- Developed positive relationships with inmates through constructive interactions while enforcing rules fairly.
- Encouraged positive behavior changes among juveniles by providing incentives such as rewards for good performance.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
Education
Certification of EKG,Phlebotomy And Patient Care Assistant - EKG, Phlebotomy, And Patient Care Assistant
Triad Tech
Huntington, WV06.2011
High School Diploma -
Huntington East High School
Huntington, WV06.1987
Some College (No Degree) - Counseling And Rehabilitation
Marshall University
Huntington, WVSome College (No Degree) - Counseling And Rehabilitation
West Virginia State University
Institute, WVSkills
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Claims Processing
- Healthcare Operations
- ISP Development
- Organizational Standards
- Goal Setting
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Nursing Assistance
- Patient Monitoring
- Safety Protocols
- Conflict Mediation
- Documentation
- Relationship Building
- Program Oversight
References
- Lora Walker Brown, CRNA, 304-751-7109
- Bob Varney – Clinical Coordinator, 606-465-5583
- Jennifer Peters, RN – Nurse Manager, 304-633-0126
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Cabell Huntington Hospital: Hoops Family Hospital
11.2012 - Current
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Ohio Department Of Youth Services
09.2008 - 04.2012
Certification of EKG,Phlebotomy And Patient Care Assistant - EKG, Phlebotomy, And Patient Care Assistant
Triad Tech
High School Diploma -
Huntington East High School
Some College (No Degree) - Counseling And Rehabilitation
Marshall University
Some College (No Degree) - Counseling And Rehabilitation
West Virginia State University