Sharon Buren
Salado,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Providence Alaska Medical Center, specializing in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrated expertise in providing emotional support and maintaining accurate electronic medical records, contributing to patient comfort and safety. Committed to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and strict adherence to infection control protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinion Quality Care Services
Anchorage, AK
01.2006 - 09.2009
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkside Living Assisted Home
Anchorage, AK
12.2003 - 11.2005
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
01.2002 - 11.2003
- Assisted nurses with administering medications to patients according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained a clean environment within the float pool unit through regular disinfection of surfaces.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as toileting, ambulation and positioning of immobile patients.
- Assisted with clinical procedures such as vital signs, glucose checks and catheterizations.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education programs to stay abreast of changes in healthcare practices.
- Observed all safety protocols while providing quality care for each patient.
- Monitored changes in patient's condition and reported any significant findings immediately to the RN or MD on duty.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns promptly and courteously.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while providing hands-on nursing care.
- Completed hourly rounding on assigned patients to ensure safety and comfort needs were met.
- Ensured that all supplies were adequately stocked throughout the shift.
- Educated patients regarding their individualized plan of care and provided emotional support when needed.
- Provided direct patient care and comfort, including bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming and transferring.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Participated in shift report at beginning of each shift to obtain updates on current patient status from previous shift nurse and CNA staff member.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Education
Associate of Arts - Office Computer Management I/II, Biology, Nursing Foundation I/II, Pathology, Human Fundamental
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2008
Associate of Arts - English, math, Human deployment | II, Medical Term II, Business Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2007
Health program for nursing aide -
University of Anchorage
Alaska01.1996
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Infection control
- Housekeeping duties
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Recording vital signs
- Collecting vital signs
- Condition monitoring
- Urinary catheter care
- Helping with medication
- Geriatric care
- Tracheostomy care
- EMR / EHR
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Light housekeeping
- Positioning patients
- HIPAA compliance
- Catheter change and preparation
- Feeding assistance
- Specimen collection
- Respiratory equipment training
- Intake recording
- Patient-focused care
- Activity planning
- Bedside manner
- Wound care specialist
- Observing responses
- Patient lifting
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Valid Alaska driver's license
- Colostomy care
- Medical office administration
- IV maintenance
- Medical records management
- Meal planning
- Electronic charting
- Collecting specimens
- Medical terminology
- Basic life support
- Monitoring fluids
- Indirect patient care
- Adaptable
- Compassionate caregiver
- Oxygen therapy
- Direct patient care
- Trustworthy companion
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinion Quality Care Services
01.2006 - 09.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkside Living Assisted Home
12.2003 - 11.2005
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Alaska Medical Center
01.2002 - 11.2003
Associate of Arts - Office Computer Management I/II, Biology, Nursing Foundation I/II, Pathology, Human Fundamental
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - English, math, Human deployment | II, Medical Term II, Business Management
University of Phoenix
Health program for nursing aide -
University of Anchorage
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