Valerie Gillikin
Summary
I am a hardworking, caring assistant and take pride in the work I perform. I treat my patients like they are family. I currently would like to further my skills at a different location at this time. I believe I would be a good fit for the job because I am compassionate and dependable.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
PruittHealth
05.2016 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- 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.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
CNA
Snug Harbor On Nelson Bay
08.2011 - 05.2016
- Provided top quality impatient care to patients
- Insured proper bed ridden patient positioning and care
- Assisted in dressing, bathing and feeding
- Monitored and recorded patients vital signs
- Properly charted patients ADL's
CNA
Taylor's Extended Care
10.2000 - 06.2006
- Provided nursing assistance in a 70 bed long term care facility
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming
CNA
Taylor's Extended Care
03.2006 - 02.2011
- Provided nursing assistance in a 70 bed long term care facility
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC01.2000
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical terminology knowledge
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse
- CPR certified
Timeline
CNA
PruittHealth
05.2016 - Current
CNA
Snug Harbor On Nelson Bay
08.2011 - 05.2016
CNA
Taylor's Extended Care
03.2006 - 02.2011
CNA
Taylor's Extended Care
10.2000 - 06.2006
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Carteret Community College
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