Staffing Coordinator

• Sep 2021 - Present

Patient Care Technician

• Jan 2018 - May 2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

• Nov 2016 - Jun 2018

o Experience providing the highest quality care as a CNA in home care, skilled nursing, hospital units, and assisted living facilities remaining professional at all times. o Experience caring for hospice patients, Alzheimers, and developmentally disabled o Assessing patient condition by monitoring vital signs; taking weight; recording intake and output o Checking blood sugar and observing correct insulin administration o changing bandages; administering oxygen; assisting with breathing treatments, maintaining oxygen supply and equipment. o Recording patient information by correct documentation in care notes; notifying agency nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions. o Ability to safely transfer client by using proper body mechanics o Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures o Building positive rapport with clients, family members, and co-workers Show less

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Jun 2015 - Dec 2016

Experience working independently as a Home Health CNA.Enables patients to stay in their homes by providing health and personal services; supporting patients and their families. Assessing patient condition by monitoring vital signs; recording intake and output; reviewing patient care journal; keeping family informed. Medication reminders; assist clients with accucheck and observe correct insulin injection based on their sliding scale, changing bandages; administering oxygen; maintaining oxygen supply and equipment. Records patient information by making entries in the patient charting; notifying agency nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions Ability to safely transfer client by knowing the correct way to lift, turn, and re-position the patient, Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; changing linens, dusting, vacuuming; maintaining kitchen and bathroom facilities, handling personal laundry; maintaining security. Provides nutritious meals by following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards; preparing, cooking, and serving meals and snacks. Maintains continuity of patient home care by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs in the patient journal for the next caregiver. Updates job knowledge and maintains certified nursing assistant status by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; fulfilling continuing education requirements. Protects the home health care company by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. Show less

Patient Care Technician

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

o Provided the highest quality care to all patients o Remained attentive to answering patient call lights in a courteous and timely manner o Experience accurately taking vital signs and weight o Demonstrated ability to take patient blood sugar using accu-chek o Prepared room for new admissions, greeted and oriented them to the room o Assisted patients with any special needs including dressing, personal hygiene, bathing, and feeding o Ability to safely transfer and reposition clients o Accurately charting to maintain patient records o Ability to communicate changes in patients condition to the RN o Strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills o Experience working efficiently in a fast paced environment o Ability to handle difficult situations while remaining professional Show less

Certified Nursing Assistant

• May 2012 - Sep 2013

o Over one year experience working as a CNA in a fast paced, demanding environment o Excellent time-management skills o Ability to accurately take vital signs, and weight of patients o Ability to safely transfer patients o Able to communicate changes in patients condition to the RN o Maintained charting for patient records o Over one year experience working as a CNA in a fast paced, demanding environment o Excellent time-management skills o Ability to accurately take vital signs, and weight of patients o Ability to safely transfer patients o Able to communicate changes in patients condition to the RN o Maintained charting for patient records