Vera Johnson
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Driven Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care, honed. Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient dignity and privacy, achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and emergency response, ensuring safety and well-being of patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Country Villa South
08.2020 - 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.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
CNA
Santa Monica, Convalescent
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
CNA
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
- 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 -
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Transfers
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Recording vital signs
- Reliable team player
- HIPAA Compliance
- Safety Precautions
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Bedside manner
- Patient Lifting
- Compassionate
- End of life care
- Patient-focused care
Timeline
CNA
Country Villa South
08.2020 - 05.2024
CNA
Santa Monica, Convalescent
02.2017 - 06.2020
CNA
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
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