Sandra Blystone
SALEM,OH
Summary
Compassionate STNA with extensive experience at Continuing Health Care Lisbon, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient relationship building. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Recognized for fostering trust and rapport with patients and families, contributing to a supportive and inclusive care environment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stna
Continuing Health Care Lisbon
- Aided in the safe transfer and ambulation of patients.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Maintained a secure environment by strictly adhering to established procedures.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Contributed to an inclusive environment by treating all patients with respect and cultural sensitivity.
- Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current in STNA best practices and industry trends.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently completing assigned tasks on time.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Stna
Windsor House Canfield
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered basic nursing care under supervision, including vital signs monitoring.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
- Educated residents on health and wellness practices to promote independence.
Education
Restorative Aid
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OHMentor
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OHNurse Assistant
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, OH08.1997
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- End-of-life care
- Dressing assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Patient care
- Continuing education
- Basic life support
- Ambulation assistance
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Family education
- Positioning patients
- OSHA standards
- Nutrition support
- Safety measures
- Maintaining boundaries
- Toileting assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Fall prevention
- Personal hygiene
- Confidentiality
- Reliable team player
- Bedside manner
- Collecting vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient relationship building
- Patient relations
- Maintaining privacy
- Compassionate
- Companionship and emotional support
- Valid state driver's license
- Safety precautions
- Adaptable
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient management
- Geriatric care
- Mobility assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Feeding assistance expert
- Light housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient assessments
Certification
Stna-Restorative assistant -Mentor,Trained new ads out of class did scheduling for night shift
Aid supervisor 17years.
Did scheduling.Work around employee call offs. Interviewed,hired and fired
Timeline
Stna
Windsor House Canfield
06.2022 - 10.2024
Stna
Continuing Health Care Lisbon
Restorative Aid
Cleveland State University
Mentor
Cleveland State University
Nurse Assistant
Cleveland State Community College
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