Tracy Cunningham
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Proficient and caring Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Adept at addressing patient needs and compassionate care and attention to detail. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
MHealth Fairview University
500 SE Harvard St, Minneapolis, MN 554
06.2015 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Hospital Company LLC
1300 Hidden Lakes Pkwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Therese Senior Living
5200 Oak Grove Pkwy, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
02.2008 - 10.2014
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy Hospital
4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Cook Rapids, MN 55433
11.1993 - 01.2008
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- 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.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Anoka Hennepin Technical College
AnokaHigh School Diploma -
Anoka High School
Anoka, MN06.1983
Skills
- Conducting Intakes
- Phlebotomy Training
- Symptom Documentation
- Infection Control Procedures
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Family Communication
- Bathing and Dressing
- Calm Under Stress
- Quick Problem Solver
- Consistent Follow Through
- Bed Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- EKG's
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Recording Vital Signs/ Monitor Vitals
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Responding to Emergencies
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Medication Assistance
- Patient-Focused Care
- Charting Expertise
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
MHealth Fairview University
06.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Hospital Company LLC
11.2014 - 05.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Therese Senior Living
02.2008 - 10.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy Hospital
11.1993 - 01.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Anoka Hennepin Technical College
High School Diploma -
Anoka High School