STARR ANDERSON
Norristown,PA
Summary
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through 10 years of experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. BLS and CPR certified (current). Emergency department tech, Einstein Montgomery hospital Monitoring blood pressure, pulse, and temperature of patients Collecting blood, stool, urine, and other samples from patients Fitting patients for crutches and casts Handing doctors and nurses medical supplies during procedures Transporting patients Dressing wounds Beginning IV lines Communicating with patients and their families Taking a patient’s medical history and information Assisting patients during hospital discharge Psych tech, Fairmount behavioral health Observe and record patient behavior Listen to and address patient concerns Administer medication or other treatment as prescribed by a doctor Monitor patient vital signs Help patients with daily tasks such as eating and bathing Serve meals to patients Help facility staff keep a clean environment Accompany patients on field trips Have conversations or play games with patients Restrain violent patients when necessary
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cna
Suburban Community Hospital
04.2012 - 11.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Psych Technician
Horsham Clinic
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
Psychiatric Technician
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Help transport patients from one facility to another or help transport them within a facility
- Psych tech, Horsham clinic
- Observe and record patient behavior
- Listen to and address patient concerns
- Administer medication or other treatment as prescribed by a doctor
- Monitor patient vital signs
- Help patients with daily tasks such as eating and bathing
- Serve meals to patients
- Help facility staff keep a clean environment
- Accompany patients on field trips
- Have conversations or play games with patients
- Restrain violent patients when necessary
- Help transport patients from one facility to another or help transport them within a facility
- Cna, Suburban community hospital
- Turning or moving patients
- Gathering medical supplies
- Bathing patients
- Grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving them, etc
- Feeding patients and documenting their food and liquid intake
- Checking vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate
- Answering patient calls
- Documenting information
- Cleaning rooms and bed linens
- Stocking supplies
- Assisting with some medical procedures
- Safety procedures
- Transporting patients
- Taking care of wounds
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
ED Technician
Einstein Montgomery Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Emergency Department Technician
Christiana Care Health System
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for Type patient rooms.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
- Used Software to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with Job title.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
Nursing Assistant
Fox Chase Cancer Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- 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.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Acute Care Tech
Chop Hospital
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Assessed vital signs regularly, identifying early warning signs of clinical deterioration or complications requiring immediate attention.
- Served as a valuable resource for colleagues by sharing expertise in acute care best practices and procedures.
- Supported medical staff in diagnosing and treating clients.
- Demonstrated exceptional teamwork skills, working closely with colleagues to coordinate patient care activities and ensure continuity of care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Upper Merion high school - King
Prussia, PaBSN - Nursing
Chamberlain University
01.2023
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Airway Management
- Intravenous therapy
Timeline
Acute Care Tech
Chop Hospital
10.2023 - 06.2024
Nursing Assistant
Fox Chase Cancer Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Emergency Department Technician
Christiana Care Health System
11.2022 - 05.2023
ED Technician
Einstein Montgomery Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2022
Psychiatric Technician
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
12.2019 - 07.2021
Psych Technician
Horsham Clinic
02.2018 - 03.2019
Cna
Suburban Community Hospital
04.2012 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Upper Merion high school - King
BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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