Travis Starkovich
Shelley,ID
Summary
Adept CNA with a proven track record at Consumer Direct Washington State, showcasing exceptional skills in medication administration and emotional support. Leveraged critical thinking and team collaboration to enhance patient care, achieving a significant improvement in patient satisfaction. Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient hygiene and confidentiality, setting a high standard for nursing assistance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Consumer direct Washington State
Spokane, WA
04.2023 - Current
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
CNA
OMNI Healthcare Staffing
Spokane, WA
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
CNA
Providence Assisted living
Spokane, WA
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Education
CNA School - CNA Training
Sparrow Health Care
Spokane Valley, WA01-2023
High School Diploma -
Enumclaw High School
Enumclaw, WA06-1999
Skills
- Medication assistance
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Cultural sensitivity
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Feeding assistance
- Time management
- Active listening
- Clinical documentation
- Physical stamina
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
Languages
Sign Language
Limited
Timeline
CNA
Providence Assisted living
05.2024 - 09.2024
CNA
OMNI Healthcare Staffing
05.2023 - 12.2024
CNA
Consumer direct Washington State
04.2023 - Current
CNA School - CNA Training
Sparrow Health Care
High School Diploma -
Enumclaw High School
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