Whitney Colbert
Littlefield,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Covenant Medical Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient management. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Recognized for building strong patient relationships and delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covenant Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Emergency Technician
Lamb Healthcare Center
08.2007 - 07.2024
- Educated community members on emergency preparedness, promoting safety awareness among local residents.
- Assisted in stabilizing trauma patients with proper immobilization techniques and rapid transport to medical facilities.
- Safely transported patients to healthcare facilities while providing ongoing assessment and interventions as needed.
- Supported efficient operations by regularly inspecting and restocking emergency vehicles with necessary supplies and equipment.
- Prepared patients for advanced interventions such as intubations or central line placements when required under physician guidance.
- Managed airway patency utilizing various non-invasive devices like oral or nasal airways, facilitating adequate oxygenation in compromised individuals.
- Collected pertinent patient information through thorough assessments, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatments.
- Reduced stress levels of patients and families during emergencies by providing compassionate support and reassurance throughout the process.
- Documented detailed patient reports for seamless handoff to receiving medical personnel, ensuring continuity of care.
- Enhanced response times by effectively communicating with dispatchers, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals.
- Performed life-saving interventions such as CPR and AED administration for cardiac arrest patients.
- Recognized subtle changes in patient condition through consistent observation enabling early intervention.
- Improved patient care by efficiently assessing and monitoring vital signs during emergency situations.
- Maintained a sterile environment by adhering to strict infection control procedures during invasive procedures.
Unit Secretary
Lamb Healthcare Center
08.2007 - 07.2024
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal efficiency in the delivery of patient care services.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by greeting visitors, providing directions, and addressing inquiries professionally.
- Supported hospital compliance efforts by adhering to privacy policies and HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
- Improved unit workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and collaborating with team members to complete assignments in a timely manner.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lamb Healthcare Center
08.2007 - 06.2024
- 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, 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.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Education
Pre Nursing -
South Plains College
Levelland, TXBiochemistry
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXHigh School Diploma -
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA05.2005
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy care
- Trustworthy companion
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient management
- Specimen collection
- Blood glucose testing
- Patient relations
- EMR / EHR
- Medical records management
- Conducting intakes
- Outpatient care
- Tracheostomy care
- IV maintenance
- Family support and assistance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Quick problem solver
- CNA certification
- Vital signs
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covenant Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Emergency Technician
Lamb Healthcare Center
08.2007 - 07.2024
Unit Secretary
Lamb Healthcare Center
08.2007 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lamb Healthcare Center
08.2007 - 06.2024
Pre Nursing -
South Plains College
Biochemistry
Texas Tech University
High School Diploma -
Olympic College
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