Valynn Barfield
Phoenixville,PA
Summary
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
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkhouse Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 04.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure on rehabilitation unit.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Patient Care Technician
Phoenixville Hospital
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Obtained patient vital signs,blood sugar checks, phlebotomy,specimen, transporting,and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in healthcare setting.
Home Health Aide
Caring Companions LLC
04.2008 - 02.2019
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst healthcare team.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
Education
Certification - Nursing Assistance
Nursing Assistant Network Association
4509 Freret St, New Orleans, La 70115GED -
Norristown Area High School
Norristown, PA04.2001
Skills
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Recording vital signs
- Safety Precautions
- Urinary Catheter Care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Phoenixville Hospital
07.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkhouse Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 04.2024
Home Health Aide
Caring Companions LLC
04.2008 - 02.2019
Certification - Nursing Assistance
Nursing Assistant Network Association
GED -
Norristown Area High School
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