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Veda Gould

Camden,NJ

Summary

Patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant with 10+ years of experience in the health care field with a passion for learning and growing professionally within healthcare environment. Willing to relocate to: Houston, TX. Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PCT (Patient Care Technician)

Virtua Health-Camden, NJ
10.2022 - Current
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge instructions, empowering them to take control of their own health maintenance.
  • Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Deptford Center For Rehabilitation-Camden, NJ
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility
  • Preparing each patient room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs
  • Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to the nursing and medical staff
  • Assisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed
  • Turning or adjusting patients in bed to prevent bedsores or other discomfort
  • Exercising patients by helping them walk.

Sr PCA Labor & Delivery

Memorial Hermann Health System
02.2017 - 10.2019
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.

SR Patient Care Assistant Med/Surge

Memorial Hermann Health System
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
  • Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.

CNA

St Dominic Village-Houston, TX
10.2012 - 08.2015

Education

Galena Park High School
Galena Park, TX

Skills

  • Senior Care
  • Caregiving
  • Home Care
  • Vital Signs
  • Hospital Experience
  • Hospice Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Patient Care
  • Nursing
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Behavioral Management
  • Emotional Support

Certification

  • BLS Certification, 08/01/22, 08/01/24
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 03/2022-03/2026

Timeline

PCT (Patient Care Technician)

Virtua Health-Camden, NJ
10.2022 - Current

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Deptford Center For Rehabilitation-Camden, NJ
09.2021 - 09.2022

Sr PCA Labor & Delivery

Memorial Hermann Health System
02.2017 - 10.2019

SR Patient Care Assistant Med/Surge

Memorial Hermann Health System
08.2015 - 01.2017

CNA

St Dominic Village-Houston, TX
10.2012 - 08.2015

Galena Park High School
Veda Gould