Stephanie K. Cheeks
Yeadon,PA
Summary
Graduate Nurse with Associate Degree in Nursing from Pa College of Health Sciences. Applies nursing process and performs delegated functions under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse. Collaborates with patient and family to offer theory-based nursing care and coordinates care delivery with members of interdisciplinary team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
07.2012 - Current
- Change linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assist with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Participat in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Transport patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Complete activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Observe patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Promote good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Responde to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Answere call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA05.2022
Skills
- Palliative Care
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Monitoring
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Conducting Intakes
- Bed Transfers
- Recording Vital Signs
- Intake Recording
- Complex Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- BLS Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
- Registered Nurse License
Certification
- Falls Committee
- Relationship Based Care Committee
- Safety and infection Control
- American Nurse Association
- Student Nurse Association
- Emergency Nurse Association
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
07.2012 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
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