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Shountese Foster

Pittsburgh

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate with natural aptitude for patient care, always maintaining positive and upbeat demeanor. Possesses solid understanding of basic medical procedures and patient support, with ability to assist in daily living activities and monitoring vital signs. Committed to providing quality care and making significant impact on patient well-being.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Assistant

UPMC Presbyterian
02.2024 - Current
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
  • Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
  • Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently managing supplies inventory and restocking necessary items in a timely manner.
  • Reinforced positive care environment by engaging patients in meaningful activities and conversations.
  • Elevated hygiene standards in patient rooms, utilizing sterilization techniques and infection control protocols.
  • Supported patient mobility, reducing risk of falls and facilitating physical therapy exercises.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.


Education

Associates Diploma - Medical Assisting

Pittsburgh Career Insititue
Pittsburgh, PA
12-2020

Margret Millions University Prepatory
Pittsburgh, PA
06-2017

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Patient feeding
  • Basic life support
  • Direct patient care
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient relationship building
  • Mobility assistance
  • Catheter care
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Light housekeeping
  • Behavior redirection
  • Specimen collection

Certification

  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

UPMC Presbyterian
02.2024 - Current

Associates Diploma - Medical Assisting

Pittsburgh Career Insititue

Margret Millions University Prepatory

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