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TERRY OLDS

Tuscon,AZ

Summary

Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LNA

Haven Health Care Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

CNA

Corizon Health
12.2015 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Changed sterile dressings.
  • Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.

Staffing Coordinator

Haven Health Care Center
01.2020 - 2023
  • Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
  • Assisted in onboarding new hires, facilitating a smooth transition into their roles and supporting employee retention efforts.
  • Increased client satisfaction by maintaining thorough knowledge of client needs and matching suitable candidates for open positions.
  • Worked closely with other departments within the organization to address workforce planning needs effectively.
  • Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations.
  • Facilitated smooth employee transitions with comprehensive onboarding program.
  • Assisted with personnel records management to support recordkeeping accuracy.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand specific position requirements and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
  • Played an instrumental role in reducing employee turnover rates by identifying and addressing common pain points in the hiring process.

CNA/Phlebotomist

Corizon Health/AZDOC
12.2015 - 12.2019
  • Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
  • Identified abnormal test results and referred them to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist for further review.
  • Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.
  • Quickly responded to and resolved all customer service issues in a timely manner.
  • Oversaw the complete identification and confirmation of all specimens.
  • Responsible for the ordering of supplies needed to perform tests.
  • Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
  • Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
  • Closely followed trends and techniques in medical laboratory testing.
  • Promptly and efficiently distributed specimens to the laboratory.
  • Responsible for over 5000 inmate's lab test orders and resulting.

CNA/RNA

Villa Campana
05.2010 - 11.2015
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Changed sterile dressings.
  • Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
  • Documented objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
  • Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Educated patients and families about infant care, preparation of healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
  • Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare

Care Giver Training Institute
Tucson, AZ
01.2009

Skills

  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Patient-focused care
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Committed team player
  • Test Results
  • Excellent Lab Practices
  • Lab Equipment Maintenance
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Medical Terminology
  • Phlebotomy Knowledge
  • Excellent Communication Skills

Certification

  • Licensed/Certified Home Health Aide
  • First Aid Certification
  • Certified Nurses Aide

Timeline

LNA

Haven Health Care Center
01.2024 - Current

Staffing Coordinator

Haven Health Care Center
01.2020 - 2023

CNA

Corizon Health
12.2015 - Current

CNA/Phlebotomist

Corizon Health/AZDOC
12.2015 - 12.2019

CNA/RNA

Villa Campana
05.2010 - 11.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare

Care Giver Training Institute

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