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Sonja Pilcher

Eatonton,GA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Eatonton Rehabilitation Center, excelling in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A reliable team player dedicated to improving care quality and fostering positive relationships with patients and families.

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Eatonton Rehabilitation Center
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare standards.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
  • Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
  • Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • 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.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Harbor At Harmony Crossing

Certified Nursing Assistant

Health Care Plus

Certified Nursing Assistant

Always Caring Home Care
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare standards.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
  • Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
  • Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • 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.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Putnam County High
Eatonton, GA

Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing

Atlanta Job Corp Center
Atlanta, GA
05.1987

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Eatonton Rehabilitation Center

Certified Nursing Assistant

Harbor At Harmony Crossing

Certified Nursing Assistant

Health Care Plus

Certified Nursing Assistant

Always Caring Home Care

High School Diploma -

Putnam County High

Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing

Atlanta Job Corp Center
Sonja Pilcher