Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
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Sydney Huntley
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Department of Veterans Affairs
Nursing Assistant
05.2016 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
DaVita Dialysis
Certified Dialysis Technician
08.2014 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Set up hemodialysis machine and monitor patients for adverse reactions
- Attach dialyzer and tubing to machine prior to use by the next patient
- Confirm that dialysate is properly mixed as per formula
- Start blood pump at the appropriate rate as confirmed by RN or head nurse
- Connect hemodialysis machine to catheter site or specific access point
- Record basic patient information, including pre-dialysis weight, blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and pulse
- Inspected equipment settings and carefully monitored pressures and conductivity
- Calculated fluid removal replacement needs during the dialysis procedure
- Provided patients with fluids during and after the dialysis process
- Ensured that patients received proper follow-up care
- Inventoried supplies and placed re-orders.
PCA, The Christ Hospital
10.2013 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
PCA
10.2013 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Draw blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques
- Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques
- Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods
- Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.
STNA, Llanfair Retirement Community
06.2013 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets
- Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
United States Postal Service, USPS
PSE Clerk
11.2015 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Bundle, label, and route sorted mail to designated areas depending on destinations and according to established procedures and deadlines
- Check items to ensure that addresses are legible and correct, that sufficient postage has been paid or the appropriate documentation is attached, and that items are in a suitable condition for processing
- Transmit work electronically to other locations
- Use data entry devices, such as optical scanners, to input data into computers for revision or editing.
The Lash Experience By Marie LLC
Esthetician
02.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Fostered friendly, warm, and exceptional customer experience.
- Cleansed, exfoliated and moisturized customer skin.
- Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
- Reinforced customer selections by reviewing use and benefits of chosen products.
Education
PURCELL MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
05.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Home Health
- STNA
- HHA
- Dialysis Experience
- Venipuncture
- EMR Systems
- Phlebotomy
- Critical Care Experience
- Laboratory Experience
- Patient-focused care
- Recording vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
EKG
BLS/CPR
STNA
PHLEBOTOMIST
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2016 - 02.2019
Esthetician
The Lash Experience By Marie LLC
02.2016 - Current
PSE Clerk
United States Postal Service, USPS
11.2015 - 05.2018
Certified Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis
08.2014 - 02.2016
PCA, The Christ Hospital
10.2013 - 12.2015
PCA
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
10.2013 - 12.2015
STNA, Llanfair Retirement Community
06.2013 - 07.2015
PURCELL MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
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