Tracy Fleming
New Bedford ,MA
Summary
Adept Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Newfield House, enhancing patient care quality through meticulous monitoring of vital signs and implementing safety precautions. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and demonstrating exceptional compassion, significantly improved patient comfort and wellbeing. Expertise in medical terminology and dementia care, contributing to a safer, more efficient team environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Newfield House
Plymouth, MA
10.2015 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guided Living Senior Home Care
Plymouth, MA
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Anne's Hospital
Fall River, MA
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Plymouth, MA
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Royal Cape Cod Nursing Home
Buzzards Bay, MA
10.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Education
No Degree - Allied Health
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MAHigh School Diploma -
New Bedford High School
New Bedford, MA06.2012
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Safety Precautions
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Healthcare ethics
- Medical Terminology
- Patient-focused care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Anne's Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guided Living Senior Home Care
01.2017 - 02.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Keepers Home Care
01.2016 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Newfield House
10.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Royal Cape Cod Nursing Home
10.2012 - 01.2016
No Degree - Allied Health
Bristol Community College
High School Diploma -
New Bedford High School