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Work History
Education
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Teresa Starks

Lillington,NC

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Liberty Commons Healthcare
Benson, NC
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gale Healthcare Solutions
Winter Park , Florida
04.2022 - Current
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Favorite Healthcare Agency
Garner, NC
02.2022 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mayfield High School
Mayfield, KY
05-1988

Skills

  • Patient Lifting
  • Infection control procedures
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Patient Relations
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Valid NC driver's license
  • Documentation expert
  • Understands medical procedures
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient Care
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Inpatient Care
  • Compassionate
  • Safety Precautions
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bedside manner

Affiliations

  • COOKING
  • NET WORKING
  • FISHING
  • DECORATING

Certification

  • CNA CERTIFICATION- 2003-CURRENT
  • MEDICATION AIDE- JANUARY 10, 2023 –JANUARY 31, 2025

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Liberty Commons Healthcare
03.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gale Healthcare Solutions
04.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Favorite Healthcare Agency
02.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Mayfield High School

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