Valerie McFadden
CNA
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with a proven track record at Calvin Community, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrated compassion and empathy, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and safety precautions, ensuring patient dignity and confidentiality. Achieved a notable improvement in patient independence through attentive support and effective communication.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Calvin Community
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
CNA
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2008 - 01.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Trinity Center At Luther Park
02.2000 - 05.2008
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Los Angeles, CA05.1985
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
Timeline
CNA
Calvin Community
02.2021 - 05.2024
CNA
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2008 - 01.2021
CNA
Trinity Center At Luther Park
02.2000 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
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