Tereasa Skinner
Hickory,North Carolina
Summary
Passionate caregiver with extensive experience in patient-focused care and improving care routines. Hospital and in home patient care experience. Skilled in mobility assistance, vital signs monitoring, HIPAA compliance and dementia knowledge. Known for enhancing patient comfort, ensuring accurate documentation, and collaborating with healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes. Self motivated and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Certified Nursing Assistant
Self Employed
01.2010 - 02.2022
- Assisted in the development of more efficient care routines, streamlining processes to maximize time spent on direct patient care.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues, supporting them during transfers and ambulation for increased independence.
- Aided in meal preparation adhering to dietary restrictions, ensuring nutritious meals were provided in accordance with specified guidelines.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations in all documentation and communication.
- Improved patient comfort by providing high-quality personal care and assistance with daily activities.
- Promoted a positive environment by engaging patients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Utilized effective non-verbal cues while communicating with cognitively impaired patients fostering understanding while reducing frustration.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, contributing valuable information for ongoing care plan adjustments.
- Preserved a clean living environment through thorough housekeeping duties, promoting overall well-being for the patient.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Ensured timely completion of necessary tasks by managing time effectively and prioritizing responsibilities according to urgency.
- Delivered exceptional patient care while working closely with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Iredell Memorial Hospital
10.2008 - 11.2012
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning and repositioning of patients.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
Nurse Aide Program Level I And Level II
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC10.2008
Associate of Science - Prevention And Corrections
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL03.1975
Skills
- Bathing Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dressing and grooming
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Patient-focused care
- Meal Preparation
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- CPR/AED
- Emotional and Social Support
Timeline
Private Duty Certified Nursing Assistant
Self Employed
01.2010 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Iredell Memorial Hospital
10.2008 - 11.2012
Nurse Aide Program Level I And Level II
Catawba Valley Community College
Associate of Science - Prevention And Corrections
Hillsborough Community College
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