Trina Morin
Belcourt,ND
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented CNA/Ward Clerk with extensive experience at Melvin Lenoir Dialysis Center. Expert in vital signs monitoring and patient transfers, ensuring comfort and safety. Proven ability to educate patients and families, fostering compliance with care protocols while maintaining HIPAA standards. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and emotional support.
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/Ward Clerk
Melvin Lenoir Dialysis Center
05.2021 - 02.2025
- Take patients vitals and weight.
- Walk patients to and from dialysis chair. Assist pushing a wheelchair if needed.
- Assisted with transfers with a hoyer, or pivot assist.
- Pulled needles from fistulas.
- Bandaged the needle sight.
- Stopped a bad bleed from needle sight.
- Ordered supplies for dialysis machines.
- Ordered supplies for patient care.
- Order supplies for the water treatments.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Order Monthly labs.
- Ordered dialysis supplies for patients and dialysis machines.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures, fostering understanding and compliance with care protocols.
- Assisted in the maintenance of a safe and hygienic environment through diligent cleaning practices.
- Supported patients during dialysis treatments, ensuring comfort and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients.
- Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
CNA
Mandan Dakota Travel Nurse
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
CNA
Rolette Communtiy Care Center
12.2011 - 02.2013
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Health Information Management
Turtle Mountain Community College
NDSkills
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Time management
- Patient transfers
- Dressing assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Emotional support
- Patient assessments
- Transporting patients
- Mobility assistance
- Ambulation assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Responding to emergencies
- Compassionate caregiver
- Electronic charting
- Geriatric care
- Infection control practices
- Emergency response
- Complex Problem-solving
- End-of-life care
- Patient care
Certification
CNA, 40281, North Dakota
Timeline
CNA/Ward Clerk
Melvin Lenoir Dialysis Center
05.2021 - 02.2025
CNA
Mandan Dakota Travel Nurse
02.2013 - 03.2015
CNA
Rolette Communtiy Care Center
12.2011 - 02.2013
Associate of Arts - Health Information Management
Turtle Mountain Community College