Sando Kenneth
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, ensuring smooth operations and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and focused on achieving results through compassionate patient interactions and effective communication. Prepared to contribute positively to healthcare teams and patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistants
Always Best Care Senior Services
09.2019 - Current
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Participated in professional development sessions, staying current with best practices in patient care.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, contributing to effective treatment outcomes.
Nursing Aide
Caring Friends Home Care
03.2011 - Current
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Established trust with patients of diverse cultural backgrounds by demonstrating sensitivity, respect, and an unwavering commitment to providing top-notch care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and positioning.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of registered nurses, ensuring proper dosages and timely administration.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Nursing Assistant
Infojini
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisting individuals with personal hygiene activities of daily living bathing lights housekeeping
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
nursing Aide
Hallie medical staffing
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Helping clients with their daily needs activities prepared meals Assisting clients to get dressed Helping them to the toileting ,bathing
- Assisted nurses with daily tasks, improving overall efficiency of the healthcare team.
- Performed vital sign checks and reported any abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Improved overall quality of life for long-term care residents through consistent engagement in stimulating activities tailored according to individual preferences.
- Expedited response time during emergency situations through seamless cooperation alongside nursing staff and adherence to established protocols.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Nursing assistant
Barclay Friends Kendal
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Nursing assistant assist patients with all their daily lives encourages them to do what they can help them with laundry lights house keeping activity of daily living
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted with diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient comfort and compliance with medical protocols.
- Supported end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of care and treatment plans.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Nursing Assistant
Wyncote Place
10.2016 - 03.2022
- Assisting clients with personal care and their daily activities and helping individuals with their needs dressing up lights house keeping medications reminders doing laundry meals preparations
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Enhanced patient recovery with diligent wound care and infection control practices.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient health, providing timely updates to nursing staff.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Direct Care Support Worker
Bancroft
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Helping clients with their daily living activities and taking them to appointment and daycare.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, resulting in improved health and wellbeing.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to both clients and their families by consistently exceeding expectations.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients'' medical appointments or other essential outings.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Established rapport with clients and families to foster open communication and trust.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Nursing Assistants
Right At Home
10.2006 - 04.2017
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
Direct Caregiver
Silver Lining
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Continued professional development through ongoing training and educational opportunities, staying current with best practices in caregiving.
- Coordinated meal planning for specialized diets while adhering to nutritional guidelines set forth by healthcare providers.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Nursing Assistants
Willow Lake
11.2007 - 08.2008
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
- Prepare or serve food trays.
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Supported patient mobility, reducing risk of falls and facilitating physical therapy exercises.
- Improved patient comfort and safety by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing and dressing.
- Participated in professional development sessions, staying current with best practices in patient care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient health, providing timely updates to nursing staff.
Education
Vocational - Nursing Assistant
Nurse Aide Educators
Philadelphia, PA04.2006
High School — Diploma - undefined
Pennsbury High school
Fairless Hills, PA05.2005
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control
- Patient relationship building
- Electronic charting
- Companionship and emotional support
- Light housekeeping
- HIPAA
- Personal hygiene support
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Infojini
06.2024 - 09.2024
nursing Aide
Hallie medical staffing
06.2023 - 08.2024
Nursing assistant
Barclay Friends Kendal
07.2022 - 02.2023
Nursing Assistants
Always Best Care Senior Services
09.2019 - Current
Direct Care Support Worker
Bancroft
06.2019 - 10.2019
Nursing Assistant
Wyncote Place
10.2016 - 03.2022
Direct Caregiver
Silver Lining
06.2011 - 02.2012
Nursing Aide
Caring Friends Home Care
03.2011 - Current
Nursing Assistants
Willow Lake
11.2007 - 08.2008
Nursing Assistants
Right At Home
10.2006 - 04.2017
High School — Diploma - undefined
Pennsbury High school
Vocational - Nursing Assistant
Nurse Aide Educators
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