Susana Wheeler

I work as a culinary cook and I also do aide work as well. I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have my CPR certification. I cook on a daily basis and help the residents with everyday needs and their families with any questions they have.

I took care of the residents with everyday needs and quality of care. Things I did on a daily- helped with feeding, bath/shower, charting, dressing residents and help them with walking.

• Trained new team members on best practices in patient care and safety protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
• Developed and maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, supporting compliance with regulatory standards.
• Led initiatives to improve resident engagement through organized activities, fostering a positive community environment.
• 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.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• 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.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
• Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
• Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
• Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
• Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
• Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
• Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
• Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
• Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
• Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
• Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
• Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• 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.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
• Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.