Susan Hovey

• Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive care during travel assignments.
• Assisted in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients, resulting in positive feedback from both patients and staff.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless continuity of care during patient transfers between facilities.
• Provided high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations, adapting to the unique needs of each assignment.
• Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient information, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulations.
• Contributed to improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting any concerns to appropriate medical professionals.
• Streamlined communication between healthcare team members by serving as a liaison for the exchange of vital patient information.
• Exceeded performance expectations by consistently receiving praise from supervisors for adaptability and dedication to exceptional patient care during travel assignments.
• Reduced risk of complications through diligent assessment of patients'' physical conditions and prompt intervention when needed.
• Promoted overall wellbeing by assisting patients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.
• Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening skills and effective communication techniques that eased anxiety during transitions between facilities.
• Served as a mentor to new CNAs during their orientation period, providing guidance on facility policies and best practices for patient care.
• Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
• Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.

I took the job with Assistance Plus to take care of my dad who had late stages of Alzheimer's. In this setting I did all the ADLs from bathing to feeding to house cleaning in constant contact with hospice.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
• Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
• Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
• Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
• Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
• Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
• Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
• Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
• Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
• 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.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.