Taundra Chaska
Moses Lake
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at North Valley Hospital, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to implement care plans and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Recognized for compassionate communication and meticulous medical documentation, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety. Adaptable professional with a proactive attitude, and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing
North Valley Hospital
Tonasket
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Home Care Aide
Consumer Direct Care Network of Washington
Tonasket
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living like meal preparation and feeding.
- Observed changes in the patient's condition or behavior that could indicate a need for further medical attention.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored client vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature and blood pressure.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including changing linens, laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by helping them transfer in and out of bed or wheelchair.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tonasket High School
Tonasket06-2017
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
- Care plan implementation
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Client transportation
Timeline
Certified Nursing
North Valley Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Home Care Aide
Consumer Direct Care Network of Washington
02.2019 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Tonasket High School
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