Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead OB Tech/ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Elkin, NC
12.2020 - Current
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart. Making and assembling charts. Answering phone and door locked unit to allow visitors in and out.
Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Served meals to patients in their rooms.
Responded quickly to emergency situations scrubs in for cesarean.
Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Hand off instruments during a emergency cesarean.
CNA ( in Home Care)
Mount Valley Hospice and Palliative Care
Mount Airy, NC
11.2019 - 01.2021
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
CNA
Northern Hospital of Surry
Mount Airy, NC
12.2013 - 03.2019
Prepared charts for incoming patients prior to their admission into the ICU unit.
Provided support to nursing staff by running errands such as delivering lab results or picking up medications from the pharmacy.
Monitored vital signs of patients in the ICU unit and reported changes to nurses or physicians.
Answered phone calls from family members inquiring about patient status.
Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Monitored cardiac rhythms on EKG monitors for inpatients.
Collected specimens of blood or other fluids from patients for testing purposes.
Responded quickly and efficiently to code blue calls in order to provide effective lifesaving measures.
Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
CNA (Dobson Hospice Home Facility)
Mount Valley Hospice and Palliative Care
Mount Airy, NC
11.2017 - 12.2018
Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
Ensured confidentiality of patient information at all times.
Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Education
CNA
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
07-2013
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Patient Care
Specimen Collection
Basic Life Support
Toileting assistance
Assisting with personal grooming
Feeding Assistance
Compassionate
Certification
Certified Car Seat Technician
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified in BLS.
Timeline
Lead OB Tech/ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - Current
CNA ( in Home Care)
Mount Valley Hospice and Palliative Care
11.2019 - 01.2021
CNA (Dobson Hospice Home Facility)
Mount Valley Hospice and Palliative Care
11.2017 - 12.2018
CNA
Northern Hospital of Surry
12.2013 - 03.2019
CNA
Surry Community College
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