Ruth Aspettah McClain
Indianapolis, IN,IN
Summary
Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The springs of mooresville
Indianapolis, Indiana
06.2024 - Current
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Nurse Aide
Gondian Medical Centre
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
- Assisted with admission paperwork for new patients entering the facility.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Comforted patients and provided reassurance and encouragement.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nurse Aide
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-2024
Qualified Medication Aide -
Diamond Medical Services
Indianapolis, IN01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Moi University
Kenya12.2020
Skills
- Communication skills
- Flexibility
- Time management
- Organization
- Active listening
- Observation
- Physical strength
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Documentation management
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Infection control procedures
- Feeding assistance expert
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Urinary catheter care
- Specimen collection
- Responding to emergencies
- Basic life support
- Mobility assistance
- Vital sign recording
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The springs of mooresville
06.2024 - Current
Nurse Aide
Gondian Medical Centre
04.2020 - 07.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nurse Aide
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Qualified Medication Aide -
Diamond Medical Services
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Moi University
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