Susan McMurray

My role was to take care of patients. Assistant bathing and personal care. Take vital signs every four hours. Keep area clean and clear. Keep the nurse informed onyour patient care.Report any thing unusual. Changing beds.

• Assisted with daily living activities and personal hygiene for patients.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
• Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
• Educated patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff members.
• Responded to patient calls and needs efficiently to enhance comfort levels.
• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
• Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
• Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
• Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
• Transported residents within the facility as needed.
• Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
• Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
• Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
• Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
• Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
• Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
• Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
• Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
• Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
• Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
• Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
• Provided compassionate care to patients in various healthcare settings.
• Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
• Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
• Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
• Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
• Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
• Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
• Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
• Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
• Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Collaborated with nurses to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
• Trained new staff on patient care protocols and safety procedures.
• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging procedures and treatments.
• Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.

• Assisted with daily living activities and personal hygiene for patients.
• Provided compassionate care to patients in various healthcare settings.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
• Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
• Educated patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff members.
• Responded to patient calls and needs efficiently to enhance comfort levels.
• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
• Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
• Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
• Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
• Transported residents within the facility as needed.
• Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
• Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
• Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
• Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
• Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
• Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
• Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
• Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
• Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
• Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.