Roslyn Files

Associates of Psychology. Current CPR Certification, 30 years of experience within an inpatient general hospital setting. Experience with Medically complex patients and sub acute rehab patients.

• Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
• Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
• Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
• Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
• Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
• Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
• Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
• Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
• Transported residents within the facility as needed.
• Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
• Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
• Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
• Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
• Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
• Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
• Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
• Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
• Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
• Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
• Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
• Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
• Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure from skin.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
• Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
• Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

• Organized and conducted monthly staff meetings to ensure clear communication of expectations.
• Reviewed incident reports involving CNAs and took corrective action as needed.
• Resolved conflicts between CNAs or between CNAs and other departments as needed.
• Initiated programs designed to improve customer service among CNA staff members.
• Created individualized development plans for each CNA based on their skills and abilities.
• Developed and maintained a system to track employee performance, attendance, and training.
• Managed disciplinary actions when appropriate according to facility policy.
• Assisted in recruiting qualified candidates for open positions within the department.
• Interacted with patients, families, physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists as needed.
• Monitored the quality of care provided by CNAs to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensured that all CNA personnel were compliant with state regulations regarding certification requirements.
• Participated in recruitment activities such as interviewing prospective candidates for open positions within the department.
• Conducted weekly in-service trainings for CNA staff on new policies and procedures.
• Provided one-on-one mentoring sessions with CNAs to help them develop necessary skills.
• Collaborated with nursing leadership team to provide feedback on staffing needs and performance issues related to CNA staff.
• Evaluated job descriptions for accuracy of duties assigned to each position within the department.
• Performed regular evaluations of CNAs to assess their competency level in providing patient care.