Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Bakersfield, CA
05.2024 - Current
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
Advocated for patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction with care services.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
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.
Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkview Julian Nursing and Rehab
Bakersfield
06.2021 - Current
Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records systems.
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.
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.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastend School of Nursing
Ludhiana , India
08-2014
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Compassionate
Foreign Language Proficiency - Fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi