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Susan Hovey

Moscow,ME

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant offering 4 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Caring Licensed Nursing Assistant assists patients with hygiene, mobility and bathing tasks. Attentive worker routinely monitors patient conditions and reports progress to supervisors. Extensive experience providing daily meals and accurate medicine dosages.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

LNA

CareerStaff Unlimited
Bedford, NH
02.2021 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, including bathing, feeding and dressing.
  • Kept accurate records of patient's progress notes, treatments given and other pertinent information.
  • Communicated effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding patient needs and concerns.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring, such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration.
  • Practiced universal safety precautions at all times while on duty.
  • Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating plans to succeeding shifts.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients as needed.
  • Observed, monitored, documented and reported any changes in patient conditions to the appropriate personnel immediately.

CNA

Somerset Living and Rehabilation Center
Bingham, ME
Jan2012 - Mar2014
  • 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, and heart rate.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • 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.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
  • 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.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' 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.
  • Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting 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.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Assisted patients gently and respectfully with daily living activities, including bathing, positioning, toileting and feeding and documented care per unit protocols.
  • Assisted over [Number] residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing and facility transfers.
  • Protected and promoted patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels to evaluate electrolyte imbalances.
  • Performed passive range of motion, simple dressing changes, skincare.
  • Observed patient conditions compassionately, listened attentively and reported abnormal changes to supervisor verbally and in writing while also following up with patient.
  • Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
  • Facilitated games and other activities to engage long-term patients.
  • Assisted nurses with cleaning G-tube, J-tube and regular catheter insertion.

CNA

Assistance Plus
Benton, MAINE
Mar2014 - Mar2015
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • 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.
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

Education

Certificate - CNA

Skowhegan Adult Education
Skowhegan, ME
01.2012

High School Diploma -

Carrabec High School
North Anson, ME
06.1986

Skills

  • Patient relations
  • Grooming and bathing assistance
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Infection control procedures
  • General housekeeping ability
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Quick problem solver
  • Valid maine driver's license
  • Able to lift 100 pounds
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Collecting specimens
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Understands mobility assistance needs
  • Charting expertise
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Reliable transportation

Affiliations

I was Employee of the Year at Somerset Rehabilitation and Living Center in 2013. I was Employee of the Quarter at Backyard farms in 2018.

Additional Information

I got done at Somerset rehab to take a job in home care so I could take care of my father who had Alzheimer's. I took care of my dad a little over a year after he passed away I stepped away from healthcare. My fiance' recently had Guillain Barre Syndrome after spending months helping him rehabilitate I realized I wanted to get back in to healthcare. I will soon be back on the registry my test is October 12th 2021.

Timeline

LNA

CareerStaff Unlimited
02.2021 - Current

CNA

Somerset Living and Rehabilation Center
Jan2012 - Mar2014

CNA

Assistance Plus
Mar2014 - Mar2015

Certificate - CNA

Skowhegan Adult Education

High School Diploma -

Carrabec High School

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