Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Meadowbrook Manor-Naperville, adept in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Demonstrates a compassionate approach and reliable teamwork, significantly enhancing patient well-being. Excels in utilizing transfer techniques and providing emotional support, achieving positive patient outcomes.
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Takara Hammons
Willowbrook,IL
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Meadowbrook Manor- Naperville
Certified Nursing Assistant
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Applied infection control techniques, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment, to maintain a sterile environment.
- Operated patient lift equipment to safely transfer individuals with mobility challenges.
- Provided empathetic support to patients experiencing emotional distress or confusion.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
LifeStyle Options
Home Health Aide
01.2019 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, following strict infection control protocols to promote healing.
- Monitored and reported changes in patients' health conditions, collaborating with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities to improve mental well-being.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Dennys Restaurant
Restaurant Hostess
10.2017 - 12.2018
Job overview
Education
Evana Healthcare Training CenterNaperville, IL
Certified Nursing Assistant
10.2022
University Overview
Proviso EastMaywood, IL
Basic Studies from High School Deploma
05.2005
University Overview
Skills
- Patient care
- Reliable team player
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Inpatient care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy care
- Trustworthy companion
- Feeding assistance expert
- Specimen collection
- Observing responses
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowbrook Manor- Naperville
03.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
LifeStyle Options
01.2019 - 02.2022
Restaurant Hostess
Dennys Restaurant
10.2017 - 12.2018
Evana Healthcare Training Center
Certified Nursing Assistant
Proviso East
Basic Studies from High School Deploma
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