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Teresa Lotter

CNA/ Unit Secretary
San Antonio,TX

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding patients and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Exceptional fast learner bring positively to the table with the eager to be challenged.

Completion of all task in the right timely matter and more

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

CNA

PAM Health
San Antonio, TX
04.2021 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Medication Aide

Mortan Place
Nebraska City, NE
02.2017 - 07.2020
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
  • Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
  • Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
  • Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
  • Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
  • Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
  • Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
  • Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Transported patients to operating and treatment rooms by using wheelchairs and wheeled carts.
  • Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
  • Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
  • Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.

CNA/ Restorative Aide

Golden Living Center
Sidney, NE
09.2001 - 02.2017
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Education

GLC
Sidney, NE
03.2011 - Current

CNA Certification - Nursing

Memorial Health Care
Nebraska
12.1999 - 01.2001

Medication Aide - Nursing

Golden Enterprise
Sidney, NE
02.2011 - 03.2011

Skills

Companionship and emotional support

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Timeline

CNA

PAM Health
04.2021 - Current

Medication Aide

Mortan Place
02.2017 - 07.2020

GLC
03.2011 - Current

Medication Aide - Nursing

Golden Enterprise
02.2011 - 03.2011

CNA/ Restorative Aide

Golden Living Center
09.2001 - 02.2017

CNA Certification - Nursing

Memorial Health Care
12.1999 - 01.2001

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