Sandra Allen
Hughesville,PA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant with extensive experience at Century Highlands Care Center, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through emotional support and effective team collaboration. Skilled in electronic health records and infection control protocols, ensuring safety and dignity for all residents.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
Century Highlands Care Center
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitated nursing staff in executing daily patient care tasks and activities.
- Directed monitoring of vital signs and promptly communicated changes to healthcare team.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents through daily interactions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, ensuring adherence to health standards.
- Documented patient information accurately within electronic health record systems.
- Orchestrated collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to implement tailored care plans.
- Conducted training sessions for new staff on patient care protocols and facility procedures.
- Implemented and upheld best practices for infection control to ensure resident safety.
- Elevated patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate and attentive care.
- Directed comprehensive maintenance of patient records to guarantee accurate documentation and facilitate timely communication among healthcare professionals.
- Supported nursing staff in executing daily patient care tasks and activities.
Laborer
Shop-Vac
03.2011 - 09.2011
- Implemented customized care plans for patients with diverse needs, resulting in better overall health management.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure safety compliance.
- Operated various machinery to assemble and package products efficiently.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize hazards and promote workplace safety culture.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and standard operating procedures.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency in production lines.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship through dedication to best practices within the laborer role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Muncy Skilled Unit
02.2003 - 03.2011
- Facilitated daily living activities for patients, prioritizing comfort and dignity.
- Oversaw monitoring of vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff for prompt interventions.
- Recorded patient care activities with precision in electronic health record systems.
- Established and enforced infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Facilitated emotional support for patients, enhancing therapeutic relationships.
- Delivered high-quality personal care services, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding, to uphold patient dignity.
- Facilitated daily living activities for patients to promote comfort and wellbeing.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and properly disposing of waste.
- Enhanced patient care quality through diligent monitoring and recording of vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Implemented safety measures, including bed alarms and proper positioning techniques, to reduce fall incidents.
- Implemented proactive measures to prevent pressure ulcer development through regular patient repositioning and thorough skin assessments.
- Optimized team efficiency by swiftly addressing call lights and communicating patient condition changes to nursing staff.
- Executed regular patient rounds to assess physical and mental well-being during shifts.
- Executed precise documentation of patient information in compliance with established record-keeping protocols.
- Facilitated patient independence by implementing walking exercises and providing support with mobility devices.
- Facilitated wound care procedures for nurses, ensuring adherence to healing protocols.
- Partnered with nursing staff to design and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated effective communication among nursing staff, patients, and families to enhance understanding of care plans.
- Championed patient advocacy during shift handoffs and interdisciplinary conferences with healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction scores by delivering exceptional care and promptly addressing concerns.
- Streamlined patient transportation logistics to enhance appointment transitions.
- Recorded patient conditions and care interventions to ensure comprehensive health records.
- Delivered emotional and psychological support to patients and families, enhancing overall healthcare experience.
- Implemented adaptive care practices to address the unique needs of diverse patient populations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic listening and timely resolution of concerns.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of environment to minimize infection risks.
- Facilitated team productivity through active participation in training sessions and knowledge sharing with colleagues.
- Championed patient rights and needs to guarantee respectful and ethical care delivery.
- Facilitated personal care tasks for patients, ensuring dignity and promoting independence.
- Established and enforced infection control protocols to safeguard patient and staff health.
- Monitored patients under care conditions to assess symptom responses to treatments and track progress toward goals.
- Implemented and enforced infection control and prevention policies in patient-facing areas.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care across all life stages, emphasizing aging processes and cultural considerations.
- Facilitated care and support for needs of over 100 residents in long-term care facilities.
- Provided exceptional care to diverse patient populations within hospital facility.
- Facilitated patient hygiene practices by assisting with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Responded to call lights, ensuring patient comfort and safety through adjustments of bed rails and equipment.
- Employed therapeutic communication techniques, empathy, and active listening skills to foster positive relationships with patients.
- Facilitated patient feeding and monitored nutritional intake to ensure achievement of dietary goals.
- Oversaw resident care in assisted living facility, ensuring high-quality support to address individual needs.
- Provided immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to assess needs and deliver appropriate care.
- Oversaw cleaning and preparation of patient consultation rooms to uphold hygiene standards.
- Facilitated engaging group activities with patients to enhance mood and promote cognitive function.
- Facilitated ambulation and physical therapy by implementing structured exercise routines.
- Managed care for clients with respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
- Recorded patient information and care activities in electronic health record system.
- Managed and maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, communal living areas, and nurse stations.
- Executed linen changes in patient rooms to ensure cleanliness and promote health standards.
- Facilitated daily living activities for patients requiring assistance and supported individuals with limited mobility in task completion.
- Supported nursing staff in executing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and addressing patient inquiries.
- Facilitated self-feeding and assisted feeding for patients, tailoring approaches to individual needs.
- Oversaw personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation for individuals.
- Monitored patient stability through regular assessment of vital signs, weight, and intake and output documentation.
- Addressed patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items, ensuring timely delivery of extra blankets.
- Facilitated patient completion of range of motion exercises to enhance functional mobility during care.
- Facilitated patient transport between rooms, appointments, and testing locations.
- Executed cleaning and sterilization protocols to prevent cross-contamination of equipment.
Education
No Degree - Office Specialist/ Business Management
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PAG.E.D.
STEP Office
Williamsport, PA06.1991
Clerical
Williamsport School of Commerce
Williamsport, PA09.1981
Skills
Patient care
Certification
Certified Nurse Assistant
Clerical diploma
G.E.D.
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Century Highlands Care Center
04.2024 - Current
Laborer
Shop-Vac
03.2011 - 09.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Muncy Skilled Unit
02.2003 - 03.2011
No Degree - Office Specialist/ Business Management
Pennsylvania College of Technology
G.E.D.
STEP Office
Clerical
Williamsport School of Commerce