Tera Rattz
Landis,NC
Summary
Proven CNA with a track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and efficient vital signs monitoring at Atrium Healthcare-Northeast. Skilled in patient safety management and empathetic communication, consistently delivering high-quality care. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes, with a focus on preventing bedsores and ensuring patient dignity. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Atrium Healthcare-Northeast
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Draw blood and send to labs
- splint and brace fractures
- do CPR when needed
- triage patients in lobby
- do EKG
CNA
Liberty Commons
06.2000 - 09.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Was over transports when patients needed to go out of building for appointments.
- ordered supplies for the building
- did schedule for nursing staff
- did pay roll for nursing staff.
- also did restorative
CNA
Lutheran Home
03.1996 - 06.2000
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Nursing
RCCC
Salisbury NcHigh School Diploma -
East Rowan High School
Salisbury NC1993
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- End of life care
- Direct Patient Care
- First Aid Certification
- Infection Control
- Behavior redirection
- Patient Safety Management
- Bedsore Prevention
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Patient Observation
- Patient Positioning
- Certified in CPR/AED
Accomplishments
I have been employee of the month many times at each place I have worked. Never been written up always willing to help when needed and enjoy working with people of all ages. I love the elderly and have worked with them the most.
Timeline
CNA
Atrium Healthcare-Northeast
05.2021 - Current
CNA
Liberty Commons
06.2000 - 09.2022
CNA
Lutheran Home
03.1996 - 06.2000
Nursing
RCCC
High School Diploma -
East Rowan High School
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