Experience

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  Pulse Staffing

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

    • Sep 2012 - Present

    Performed vital signsMeasured and recorded height & weightPrepared examination roomPatient communication for patient interview or patient educationPerformed electrocardiography on patientDrew blood from patient using different techniquesCollected specimens and processed it with proper handling for transporting it to the laboratoryUnderstood the responsibility as a patient care technicianSterilized and disinfected equipment

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  Assure Home Healthcare, Inc

  • CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

    • Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

    Helped patient organized medication pick up, doctor appointments, and developed a new way of living Monitored patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.Supported patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopped for food and other household requirements; prepared and served meals and snacks; ran errands.Assisted patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.Helped patient care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.Helped family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.Recorded patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.Maintained a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards;Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.Protected the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.Enhanced service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

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  St. Luke’s Hospital

  • Patient Care Assistant II

    • Sep 2011 - Oct 2013

    Set up a program to help organized supply closet and put credit items back to the PyxisPerformed vital signsMeasured and recorded height & weightPrepared examination roomPatient communication for patient interview or patient educationPerformed electrocardiography on patientDrew blood from patient using different techniquesCollected specimens and processed it with proper handling for transporting it to the laboratoryUnderstood the responsibility as a patient care technicianSterilized and disinfected equipmentUsed incentive spirometry

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  Intracare Hospital

  • Psychiatric Technician

    • Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

    Most requested technician to work with children and adolescentsInteracted routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.Documented information regarding patient care and behavior as required in policy and procedure.Attended to physical needs of patients, such as assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing, toileting and caring for incontinence if necessary along with feeding and mobility.Supervised patients in special care areas as assigned.Utilize Crisis Prevention Intervention when exposed to volatile patients to maintain personal safety while ensuring safety for the patient and other individuals on the unit.Participated in patient treatment planning and implementation under the direction of nursing staff and other professional staff involved in patient care.Assisted in admissions and discharges of patients as assigned to include entry of patient information in Profiler system.Obtained patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.Assisted nursing staff in responding to emergency situations.Conducted and assisted with selected activity groups as assigned and document according to policy and procedures.Participate in implementation of unit therapeutic programming. Assist in planning and leading therapeutic groups.Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established HIPPA policy, procedures and standards of care.

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  Heavenly Blanket

  • Psychiatric Technician

    • Jun 2008 - Dec 2010

    Set up program to reward residents Set up complaint and grievance system to improve patients stay. Obtained patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.Utilize Crisis Prevention Intervention when exposed to volatile patients to maintain personal safety while ensuring safety for the patient and other individuals on the unit.Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established HIPPA policy, procedures and standards of care.Participated in patient treatment planning and implementation under the direction of nursing staff and other professional staff involved in patient care.Participate in implementation of unit therapeutic programming. Assist in planning and leading therapeutic groups.Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.Conducted and assisted with selected activity groups as assigned and document according to policy and procedures.

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  'Heart-to-heart'-vocalcoaching, studiocoaching & voicetraining

  • CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

    • Jun 2005 - Jul 2008

    Designed and improved patient intake system Designed flyers and business cardsPerformed vital signsMeasured and recorded height & weightPrepared examination roomPatient communication for patient interview or patient educationPerformed electrocardiography on patientDrew blood from patient using different techniquesCollected specimens and processed it with proper handling for transporting it to the laboratoryUnderstood the responsibility as a patient care technicianSterilized and disinfected equipment