CNA/UC/MT
Carson Tahoe Long Term Acute Care
Carson City, NV
05.2022 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information and directed calls.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in [Number]-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
