Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient-focused care and condition monitoring, honed at Sanford Hillsboro Medical Center. Adept at implementing care plans and utilizing medical terminology knowledge, I excel in high-pressure environments, demonstrating compassion and a quick problem-solving ability. Achievements include significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and care quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sanford Hillsboro Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output
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
Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs
Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient's condition to nurses
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patient's physical and mental status throughout shifts
Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place
Responded to call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Checked patients' vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
Cared for patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's Disease and much more
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering call lights
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments
Delivered high-quality care to acute patients in the hospital facility alongside an Emergency Department
Certified Nursing Assistant
GetMed Staffing Inc.
Omaha, NE
05.2024 - 11.2024
Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Nurse Assistant
Perham Living
12.2021 - 04.2022
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding
Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices
Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary
Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients
Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, ND
05.2021
Skills
Documenting behaviors
Conducting intakes
Care Plan Implementation
Patient Transferring
Collecting specimens
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Electronic charting
Condition Monitoring
Responding to emergencies
Reliable team player
Maintaining privacy
Recording and collecting vital signs
Direct patient care
Vital sign recording
Infection control procedures
Transporting patients
Patient-focused care
Quick problem solver
End-of-life care
Urinary catheter care
IV maintenance
Compassionate
Calm and level-headed under duress
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant, North Dakota, 100134
Certified Nursing Assistant, South Dakota, A061084
Certified Nursing Assistant, Arizona, 317631
CPR BLS Certified, American Heart Association, RQI24HGRWRAG
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
GetMed Staffing Inc.
05.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sanford Hillsboro Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Perham Living
12.2021 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Hillsboro High School
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