Thomas Knickerbocker
Clio,MI
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Holly Convalescent Center, providing compassionate patient care and monitoring vital signs. Skilled in maintaining HIPAA compliance and delivering emotional support, I excel in fostering patient independence and comfort. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and timely assistance in high-pressure situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Mission Pointe Convalescent
04.2018 - 03.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
CNA
Holly Convalescent Center
09.2010 - 11.2011
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- 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.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
CNA
Fenton Healthcare
07.2009 - 09.2010
- 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.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
- Residential full term care, feeding, transferring, personal needs, vitals
Education
High School Diploma -
Powers Catholic High School
Flint, Mi05-1979
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
Timeline
CNA
Mission Pointe Convalescent
04.2018 - 03.2025
CNA
Holly Convalescent Center
09.2010 - 11.2011
CNA
Fenton Healthcare
07.2009 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Powers Catholic High School
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