Samantha Edlin
Arlington,TX
Summary
Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Dedicated professional committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms, and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT/CNA
UT Health Tyler
Tyler , Texas
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Travel CNA
NeuroRestorative
Littleton , CO
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintained records of patients' vital signs and health care information.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing linens or tidying up rooms after a long day of travel.
- Implemented infection control procedures when caring for multiple patients at once.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
PCT/Travel CNA
Shiftkey
, Texas
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Assisted with patient transportation to and from medical appointments and other destinations.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians according to established protocols.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Implemented infection control procedures when caring for multiple patients at once.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Education
Boyd High School
Boyd, TX06-2015
Nursing
TJC
Tyler, TXSkills
- Catheter change and preparation
- Respiratory equipment training
- Compassionate communication
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Electronic Charting
- Transporting patients
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitoring fluids
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Collecting specimens
- Wound care specialist
- Tracheostomy Care
- Specimen Collection
- Responding to emergencies
- Geriatric Care
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Understands medical procedures
- Catheter change and preparation
Timeline
PCT/CNA
UT Health Tyler
03.2024 - 09.2024
Travel CNA
NeuroRestorative
02.2022 - 06.2024
PCT/Travel CNA
Shiftkey
01.2021 - 01.2024
Boyd High School
Nursing
TJC
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