Rosie Whitson
Tuscaloosa,AL
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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Morning point
Northport, AL
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Care Provider
Magline and whitley
Saginaw , MI
03.2001 - 11.2016
- Supported total well-being by planning social and physical activities.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients including reading, playing games, going for walks or attending social events.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Followed prescribed care plans created by health professionals when providing services to each client.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Arrange medication and reminded patients to take each according to correct schedule.
- Assessed client needs on an ongoing basis and reported any changes to the supervisor or case manager promptly.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
CNA
Health Source Group
Saginaw , MI
07.2003 - 09.2010
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
Cna Certificate -
Ruben Daniels
Saginaw, MI11-2000
High School Diploma -
Arthur Hill
Saginaw, MI05-2000
Skills
- Emergency response
- Toileting assistance
- Medication assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Team collaboration
- End-of-life care
- Dressing assistance
- Patient care
- Feeding assistance
- Infection control practices
- Basic life support
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient transfers
- Lifting and transferring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient hygiene assistance
Timeline
CNA
Morning point
05.2024 - 07.2024
CNA
Health Source Group
07.2003 - 09.2010
Care Provider
Magline and whitley
03.2001 - 11.2016
Cna Certificate -
Ruben Daniels
High School Diploma -
Arthur Hill