Sukhvinder Grewal
Fresno,CA
Summary
Helpful Certified Nursing Assistant committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress. Accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Communicative Medication Technician background in following set medication programs. Proficient in performing all procedures of good nursing care. Highly skilled in taking and recording vital signs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
Oakmont Of Fresno
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
CNA
Willow Creek Healthcare Center
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
Medication Technician
All American Staffing Agency, Healthcare
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Performing patient intakes
- Helping with medication
- Quick problem solver
- Patient relations
- Collecting vital signs
- General housekeeping ability
- Valid CA driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Bilingual in Punjabi and Hindi
- Efficient
- Determined
- Empathic
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Collecting specimens
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Infection control procedures
- Charting expertise
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Understands medical procedures
- CNA License
- BLS, Certified
- CPR Certified
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment
- Delivered high level of care to every patient
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising
- Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores
- Provided support with bathing, toileting, grooming and washing
- Assisted patients gently and respectfully with daily living activities and documented care per unit protocols
- Protected and promoted patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence
- Maintained clean and neat environment in patient care area, checked and restocked supplies and handled linen management and trash removal
- Watched over patients to identify potential symptoms of medical conditions.
RNA, Encompass Rehabilition Center
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Applied braces, splints, bandages and prosthetic appliances
- Aided with care planning and transition from skilled rehabilitation services to restorative care
- Lifted, turned, positioned and transported patients to and from beds, chairs, baths and toilets
- Monitored patients for presence of pressure areas, skin tears and skin breakdown to prevent bedsores
- Supported patients with feeding to maintain nourishment
- Assisted patients with catheter care as well as bowel and bladder function needs
- Closely monitored patient comfort during various procedures
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
CNA, Alderson Convalescent Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
Education
Associate Of Science, Vocational Nursing - LVN
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Fresno, CA10.2024
Bachelor Of Arts - Child Development
California State University
Sacramento, CA12.2020
Skills
- Isolation Precautions
- Nursing Plan Development
- Invasive Procedures
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Company Guidelines
- Resident Support
- Specimen Collection
- Direct Supervision
- Patient Health Information Access
- Mental Health Care
- Nursing Assistance
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Walking Rounds
- Patient Admission
- Patient Observation
- EMR Systems
- Safety Management
- Healthcare Information
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Emotional and Social Support
- Calm Under Stress
- Documenting Behaviors
- Monitor Vitals
- Needs Determination
- Observing Responses
- Quality Patient Care
- Observation Documentation
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Consistent Follow Through
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Family Communication
- Electronic Recordkeeping
Timeline
Medication Technician
Oakmont Of Fresno
01.2023 - Current
CNA
Willow Creek Healthcare Center
06.2022 - Current
RNA, Encompass Rehabilition Center
08.2021 - 10.2021
Medication Technician
All American Staffing Agency, Healthcare
06.2021 - Current
CNA, Alderson Convalescent Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019
Associate Of Science, Vocational Nursing - LVN
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Bachelor Of Arts - Child Development
California State University
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