Sandra Wallace
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Surfside Nursing Home
Far Rockaway, NY
06.1988 - 09.2015
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in [Number]-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adlai Stevenson High School
The Bronx, NY06.1976
Skills
- Bedsore Prevention
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Caregiver Relations
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Vital Signs Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Linen Replacements
- Observation Documentation
- Emotional and Social Support
- Needs Determination
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Documenting Behaviors
- Oral Hygiene
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Observing Responses
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Recording Vital Signs
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Conducting Intakes
- Basic Life Support
- Medical Recordkeeping
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- CNA Certification
- Personal Care Assistance
- First Aid Certification
- Bathing and Dressing
- Bed Transfers
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Patient Feeding
- Patient Vital Taking
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Managing Routines
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Assisted Living
- Quality Patient Care
- Documenting Activities
- Facilitating Change
- Care Monitoring
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Surfside Nursing Home
06.1988 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Adlai Stevenson High School
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