Valeria Grimes
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant 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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Medciphers Home Health
Norcross, GA
10.2017 - Current
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
CNA
Georgia Regional Hospital
Decatur, GA
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Education
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - Patient Care Tech
FAKS ALLIED HEALTH
College Park, GA11.2018
GED -
Fredrick Douglass
Atlanta Georgia 05.2008
Skills
- Monitoring Fluids
- Patient Relations
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Helping With Medication
- Collecting Specimens
- Able to Lift 75 Pounds
- Valid Georgia Driver's License
- General Housekeeping Ability
- Quick Problem Solver
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Preparing Meals
- Infection Control Procedures
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Bedsore Prevention
- Observation Documentation
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Nutrition and Diet
- Fluid Measurement
- Emotional and Social Support
- Compassionate communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Feeding Assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Basic Life Support
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control procedures
- Condition Monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Monitoring fluids
- Transporting patients
- Mobility Assistance
- Documentation expert
- Range of motion exercises
- Light Housekeeping
- Chronic Disease Management
- Compassionate
- Geriatric Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Reliable transportation
- Quick problem solver
- Adaptable
- Ambulation Assistance
- Medical Records Management
- Safety Precautions
- Patient Assessments
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Helping with medication
- DBMS
- Responding to emergencies
- Inpatient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Vital signs monitoring
CERTIFICATIONS
- CPR CERTIFIED /AMERICAN RED CROSS 2022/current
- BLS CERTIFIED AMERICAN RED CROSS/2022-current
- Certified NURSING LICENSE /GEORGIA 2017-current
Timeline
CNA
Georgia Regional Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
CNA
Medciphers Home Health
10.2017 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - Patient Care Tech
FAKS ALLIED HEALTH
GED -
Fredrick Douglass
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