Sharron Fritz
Beaverton,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing student seeking a position on the Med-Surg floor with a career history as a CNA and patient care technician. I am able to provide safe, quality patient care, be helpful during an emergency, and react with a clear level head to allow for best patient outcome all while seeking our learning opportunities and absorbing all of the knowledge that I can.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
MyMichigan Health-Gladwin
Gladwin , MI
03.2022 - Current
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gladwin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation
Gladwin , MI
12.2017 - 02.2022
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Caregiver
Heavenly Homestead
Gladwin , MI
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gladwin Highschool
Gladwin Michigan 06-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Mid Michigan Community College
Harrison MichiganSkills
- Bed preparation
- ADL support
- Healthy meal preparation
- Infection prevention
- Patient hygiene management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Compassionate care
- Feeding assistance
- Data collection
- End-of-life care
- Vitals documentation
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient positioning
- Emotional support
- Specimen collection
- Blood glucose testing
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Basic life support
- Active listening
- Mobility assistance
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- Reading
- Hiking
- Puzzles
- Music
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant- Registration Number MI000041580 Expiration 1/31/2016
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
MyMichigan Health-Gladwin
03.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gladwin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2017 - 02.2022
Caregiver
Heavenly Homestead
06.2016 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Gladwin Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Mid Michigan Community College
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