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Worked with and assisted activities department with various tasks and activities for the residents.
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Sherry OTinger

Rainsville,AL

Summary

Driven Nursing Restorative Aide from Crossville Health & Rehab, adept in vital signs monitoring and patient relationship building. Excelled in enhancing patient recovery through innovative care plans, reducing falls risk, and improving satisfaction scores. Skilled in utilizing adaptive equipment and implementing infection control protocols, contributing to comprehensive patient care strategies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Restorative Aide

Crossville Health & Rehab
10.2013 - Current
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to rehabilitation facilities or home environments by coordinating necessary support services.
  • Kept abreast of current research and trends in restorative nursing, incorporating new knowledge into daily practice to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive healing environment through empathetic communication and active listening to address patient concerns effectively.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by implementing individualized restorative care plans.
  • Conducted regular safety rounds, proactively identifying potential hazards within the facility that could compromise patient well-being or impede recovery progress.
  • Improved patient mobility and independence by administering therapeutic exercises and activities.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate and personalized attention to each individual''s needs.
  • Assisted therapists in providing treatment sessions, ensuring optimal therapy outcomes for patients.
  • Supported nursing staff in delivering quality care, efficiently managing daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and feeding of patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
  • Reduced falls risk among patients through regular assessment of physical abilities and implementation of appropriate interventions.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately to ensure safe transfers and ambulation for patients with varying levels of ability.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation on patient progress, enabling effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Safeguarded against infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of patient care delivery.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fort Payne High School
Fort Payne, AL
05.1997

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Transfer Techniques

Ambulation Assistance

Care plan implementation

Nutrition Support

Feeding Assistance

Worked with and assisted activities department with various tasks and activities for the residents.

Providing our residents with activities such as bingo, board games, and card games.

Transporting residents to and from activities. 

Assisted activities with getting residents to beauty shop and doctor visits and church services. 

Help with decorating dining rooms for special events such as birthday parties, holiday parties and outdoor events.

Timeline

Nursing Restorative Aide

Crossville Health & Rehab
10.2013 - Current

High School Diploma -

Fort Payne High School

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