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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Peoria, IL
03.2022 - Current
Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
Assisted nurses with inserting catheters into patients for hemodialysis treatments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
06.2016 - 04.2022
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Leaderstat Agency
Elkins, WV
01.2020 - 02.2022
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.