Assistant Manager

Stephanie Cowherd

**** ********** ****.*.*. #****, Atlanta, Georgia 30339

Cell: 770/885-0726 : aboc1z@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with 20+ years of experience in all areas of this profession. Current certifications in First Aid,

CPR and BCLS. Established record of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family. and staff.

Licenses

Certified Patient Care Technician.

Skill Highlights

EKG Phlebotomy

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Professional Experience

Certified Nursing Assistant

December 2011 to November 2012

Parallon Workforce Management Solutions – Macon, Georgia

Worked as a part of a medical team in an acute setting.

Monitored and recorded vital signs, fluid intake and output, and blood glucose level. Set

up equipment such as portable oxygen, pnuematic cuffs, and irrigation bottles. Assisted

with activities of daily living.

Discontinued foley catheters, peripheral I.V.'s, as ordered by charge nurse .

Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager.

Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.Recognized and reported abnormalities

and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.

Administered simple range of motion exercises.

Changed soiled bed linens.

Served and collected food trays.

Completed and submitted computerized documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.

Followed Nursing Care Plan.

Companion/Sitter

August 2006 to November 2011

Tempsinc/Brightmed – Duluth, Georgia

Provided safety, one on one constant observation of patients in an acute setting.

Assisted with activities of daily living.

Monitored and recorded vital signs, fluid intake and output, when necessary.

Assisted with transfers and ambulation.

Changed bed linens as needed.

Assisted with feeding when needed.

Utilized standard/isolation precautions at all times.

Reported any significant findings in behavior/condition to charge nurse

Followed Nursing Care Plan.

Certified Nursing Assistant

March 1998 to October 2006

A.S.A.P. Healthcare – Marietta, Georgia

Maintained records of clients care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss with supervisor or case

manager.

Assisted clients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs or automobiles, and with dressing and

grooming.

Provided clients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for elderly, preparing

healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.

Change bed linens, wash and iron clients laundry, and clean quarters.

Entertain, converse with, or read out loud to clients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.

Check vital signs when necessary.

Plan, purchase, prepare or serve meals to clients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.

Performed a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.

Accompany clients to appointments/ activities, providing transportation, assistance and companionship. Medication

reminders.

Glucose monitoring. Followed

Nursing Care Plan.

Certified Nursing Assistant

February 1995 to March 1998

Memorial Park Hospital – Atlanta, Georgia

Monitored and recorded vital signs, fluid intake and output.

Assisted with activities of daily living

Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.

Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations.

Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.

Assisted in application of traction devices.

Obtained and set up suction equipment.

Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs.

Passed and served meal trays and snacks.

Collected urine and fecal samples. Prepared

patient rooms prior to their arrival.

Documentation on patient's records and daily flow sheets.

Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.

Followed Nursing Care Plan.

Education and Training

Woodruff Medical Training Center 2010

Decatur, Georgia, USA

Certified Patient Care Technician

Certified Nursing Assistant

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