Nurse Aide
Barbourville Health & Rehabilitation Center
Barbourville, KY
10.2016 - 02.2021
- Provided patient care, including bathing and dressing.
- Assisted with transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher.
- Performed vital signs checks on patients such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Monitored patient's condition and reported any changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Prepared meals for patients according to their dietary requirements.
- Organized activities that encourage socialization among residents in long-term care facility.
- Assisted nurses in providing medical treatments as directed by physicians.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests courteously and efficiently.
- Maintained a clean environment by disinfecting equipment, emptying trash containers, cleaning surfaces, changing linens.
- Reported all incidents, accidents involving clients immediately to supervisor, nurse manager, charge nurse.
- Greeted visitors warmly and provided directions when needed.
- Observed residents' behavior closely to detect any changes in mood or physical condition that require further medical attention.
- Served snacks and beverages per instructions from nursing staff.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and followed proper safety protocols at all times.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.