Therese Rothrock
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including Hospital, long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, Washington
06.2023 - Current
- Mentored PCTs in developing professional relationships with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare personnel.
- Conducted performance evaluations of PCTs, providing constructive feedback and addressing areas of improvement.
- Provided guidance to PCTs on how to accurately document patient information into the medical record system.
- Adhered to all hospital protocols when dealing with hazardous materials or infectious diseases.
- Demonstrated effective communication strategies when interacting with patients, families, and staff members.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
CNA
Avamere at pacific ridge
Tacoma, Washington
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing and grooming of residents when needed.
- Assisted nursing home staff with providing meals to residents.
- Assisted patients with eating, dressing and hygiene activities.
CNA
Trouvès Health Care Corporation at St. Ann’s
Tacoma, WA
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Caregiver
L’arche Tahoma Hope
, WA
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bellarmine Preparatory High School
Tacoma, WA06-2022
Skills
- Clinical instruction
- Ethical practice
- Cultural history
- Clinical supervision
- Healthcare regulations
- Emotional support
- Feeding assistance
- Critical thinking
- Basic life support
- Attention to detail
- Cultural sensitivity
- Time management
- Patient transfers
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Bathing assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
PCT
Harborview Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
CNA
Avamere at pacific ridge
04.2023 - 09.2023
CNA
Trouvès Health Care Corporation at St. Ann’s
11.2022 - 05.2023
Caregiver
L’arche Tahoma Hope
03.2022 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Bellarmine Preparatory High School