Taylor Nelson
Donnellson,Iowa
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant , enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic care and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and infection control, I excel at fostering patient relationships and ensuring safety, contributing to a supportive environment that promotes well-being and comfort.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Omega Senior Living
01.2024 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Contributed to effective communication between patients and healthcare providers by translating medical jargon into easily understandable language.
- Supported patient mobility, reducing risk of falls and facilitating physical therapy exercises.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Associates Degree in Progress -
Southeastern Community College
Burlington, IA08-2026
Surgical Tech Program - Surgical Technology
Indiana University Northwest
Remote 03-2025
Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician
Stepful
Remote 03-2025
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Stepful
Remote 02-2025
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Fort Madison, IA05-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Recording vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient relationship building
- Infection control
- Mobility assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Light housekeeping
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology
- Computer literate
- HIPAA
- Behavior redirection
- Supply restocking
- Database administration
- Records management
- Patient mobility support
- Patient care and safety
- Drug administration
- Infection control procedures
- Call light response
- Personal hygiene support
- Time management
- Vital signs
- Attention to detail
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Omega Senior Living
01.2024 - Current
Associates Degree in Progress -
Southeastern Community College
Surgical Tech Program - Surgical Technology
Indiana University Northwest
Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician
Stepful
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Stepful
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
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