Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Los Angeles General Medical Center, specializing in patient care and medical records management. Leveraged expertise in HIPAA compliance and Alzheimer's care, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Excelled in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and empathy, significantly improving patient wellbeing.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Los Angeles General Medical Center
12.2015 - Current
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.
CNA- clerk in radiology department
Prepare patients prior to exam, assist technicians with x-ray examination and transferring patients
Report to radiology technicians, supervisors and nurses regarding patient’s status and ensured that each patient was comfortable
Updated patients record in medical records system (Orchid) and maintained records of examinations
Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
Ensure patient safety, respond in emergency situations and assisted with a conducted crash cart check
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
08.2012 - 12.2015
Provide high-quality patient care within multiple home-healthcare and nursing-home settings
Conducted daily duties of cooking, light housekeeping, bathing and changing patients, emptying drainage bags, repositioning patients and medication administration
Ensured clients safety by checking on them hourly to prevent falls and reported all behaviors to family
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hyde Park Convalescent Hospital
05.2009 - 05.2010
Daily duties included assisting residents with daily activities of feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring and taking residents to activities within Convalescent home
Took vital signs of all residents and reported abnormal results and behaviors to nurses
Accurately documented patient’s status and recorded it in medical record system
Maintained 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.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
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