Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Hi, I’m
Tracy Lipko
Forest City,PA
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Forest City Nursing and Rehabilitation, Forest City, PA
CNA
2014.03 - 2020.10 (6 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Gentex Optics, Carbondale, Pennsylvania
Final Quality Inspector
2007.06 - 2014.03 (6 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- Trained new employees on proper use of inspection equipment and techniques.
- Participated in root cause analysis investigations related to process or product issues.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections of manufactured parts using precision measuring tools.
- Attended daily meetings with production staff members to review current status of products being inspected.
- Conducted audits of quality control processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Reviewed production paperwork for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established procedures.
- Supported management in developing effective strategies for improving overall quality performance.
- Inspected product components to ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
- Maintained records of inspection results in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Ensured that all equipment used in the inspection process was properly calibrated and maintained regularly.
- Assisted other departments with troubleshooting complex problems related to product quality assurance issues.
- Monitored inventory levels of consumable items needed for testing purposes such as test fixtures, gauges.
- Provided feedback on inspection findings to production teams in order to ensure continuous improvement initiatives were implemented effectively.
- Managed special projects related to enhancing existing quality control systems or implementing new ones.
- Identified non-conforming materials and reported discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Used root cause analysis tools to determine failures and provide appropriate counter-measures to prevent repeat failures.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
- Checked software programs for usability, functionality, and design issues.
- Cleaned and calibrated dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges prior to tests.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
- Selected samples for use as test models.
- Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
- Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards, or quality levels.
- Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
- Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Calibrated products to match design and operational specifications.
- Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
- Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items, and performed final tests.
Education
Cna Training Course Through Forest City Nursing Forest City, PA
Cna from Nursing
2014-04
University Overview
Forest City Regional High School Forest City, PA
High School Diploma
2007-06
University Overview
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County Scranton, PA
Graphic Communication from Layout And Design/ Printing Production
2007-06
University Overview
Skills
- Patient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate communication
- Basic Life Support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassion and Empathy
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Monitoring fluids
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Care plan implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient-focused care
- Quality Assurance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Collecting specimens
- Transporting patients
- Electronic Charting
- Condition Monitoring
- Infection control procedures
- Database Administration
- Medical Records Management
- Quick problem solver
- Performing patient intakes
- Collecting vital signs
- Light Housekeeping
- Bedside manner
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Family support and assistance
- Meal Planning
- Patient Management
- Compassionate
- Responding to emergencies
- Geriatric Care
- Safety Precautions
- DBMS
- Helping with medication
- Activity Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Activity Coordination
- Range of motion exercises
- Chronic Disease Management
- Adaptable
- General housekeeping ability
- Outpatient Care
- Specimen Collection
- Ambulation Assistance
- Reliable transportation
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Able to lift [Number] pounds
- Patient Assessments
- Understands medical procedures
- Catheter change and preparation
- Pediatric Care
- Inpatient Care
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Preparing meals
- Documentation expert
- Wound care specialist
Timeline
CNA
Forest City Nursing and Rehabilitation
2014.03 - 2020.10 (6 years & 7 months)
Final Quality Inspector
Gentex Optics
2007.06 - 2014.03 (6 years & 9 months)
Cna Training Course Through Forest City Nursing
Cna from Nursing
Forest City Regional High School
High School Diploma
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
Graphic Communication from Layout And Design/ Printing Production
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