Sarah Todd
Chester,SC
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
MUSC CHESTER NURSING CENTER
CHESTER, SC
10.2010 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Education
CNA
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC12-2010
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Team collaboration
- Basic life support
- Patient care
- End-of-life care
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient transfers
- Bathing assistance
- Time management
- Lifting and transferring
- Problem-solving
- Infection control practices
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate communication
- Patient advocacy
- Toileting assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Emotional support
Accomplishments
- I have had Employee of the Quarter twice in my time at MUSC.
Certification
CNA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
MUSC CHESTER NURSING CENTER
10.2010 - Current
CNA
York Technical College
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