Virginia Steinhauser
Indianola,IA
Summary
Accomplished Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aid with a proven track record at Good Samaritan Society, enhancing patient care through compassionate caregiving and meticulous vital signs monitoring. Expert in dementia care, demonstrating adaptive problem-solving skills. Elevated patient independence and wellbeing, significantly reducing fall incidents. CPR certified, committed to fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Assistant/Med Manager
Vintage Hills
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered exceptional care to residents with diverse needs, ranging from dementia and Alzheimer''s patients to those requiring physical rehabilitation support.
- Increased resident independence by aiding with mobility exercises and daily activities.
- Provided emotional support for residents during difficult transitions or personal challenges, enhancing overall mental wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, organized living space for each resident, fostering a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.
- Trained new Resident Care Assistants in best practices and facility protocols, promoting teamwork and continuity of care across staff members.
- Assisted residents in managing medications, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to schedules.
Certified Nursing Assistant / Medication Aid
Cedar Ridge Nursing Home
03.2022 - 09.2022
- 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, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistance /Medication Aid
Regency Care Center
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication
Good Samaritan Society
12.2016 - 01.2022
- 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, and blood sugar levels.
- 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 and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Des Moines, IA05.2006
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia Care
- Adaptive Problem Solving
- Medical Documentation
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Resident Care Assistant/Med Manager
Vintage Hills
09.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant / Medication Aid
Cedar Ridge Nursing Home
03.2022 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistance /Medication Aid
Regency Care Center
02.2022 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication
Good Samaritan Society
12.2016 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School