Samantha Cinkovich
Puyallup
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant/HUC with proven expertise at Swedish Medical Center in enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient relationship building, I effectively improved patient engagement and comfort. Recognized for training new staff and streamlining workflows, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-focused care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant/HUC
Swedish Medical Center
10.2013 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently managing supplies inventory and restocking necessary items in a timely manner.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient health, providing timely updates to nursing staff.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Assistant Manager
Bath & Body Works Inc.
06.2008 - 10.2013
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
- Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
- Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.
- Overcame objections from potential clients by addressing concerns effectively and offering customized solutions based on their unique needs.
- Assisted in recruiting top talent for the sales team, contributing to a high-performing work environment.
- Enhanced team performance with comprehensive training sessions, focusing on product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Enhanced sales team morale and cohesion, organizing team-building activities and maintaining open communication channels.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA11-2012
High School Diploma -
Kentwood Highschool
Covington06-2008
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient relationship building
- Electronic charting
- Light housekeeping
- HIPAA
- Patient care and safety
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
As a team, my unit was awarded the MVP award for our entire hospital. I was also awarded as part of the Daisy team award for care I provided as a team for a long term patient.
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- H.U.C. Training - 12 years
Timeline
Nursing Assistant/HUC
Swedish Medical Center
10.2013 - Current
Assistant Manager
Bath & Body Works Inc.
06.2008 - 10.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Renton Technical College
High School Diploma -
Kentwood Highschool
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