Central sterile processing tech

DESIREE WASHINGTON

**** ***** **** *****, #*** Oxon Hill, MD 240-***-**** *******************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with 17 years hands on experience. I am looking to obtain a full-time employment where my skills and qualifications can be utilized in a manner that will assist in the efficiency, growth and wealth of a company, organization. I have proven success in dealing with patients and families from different backgrounds. I have repeated records of success working efficiently in busy healthcare environments and achieving the highest level of patient satisfaction. I am compassionate and dependable with a successful track record of providing personal care service to residents and clients suffering from diseases and disabilities. I am a natural problem solver with the ability to ensure safety and comfort of patients. I am an outgoing team player who communicates effectively with staff, patients, families and all levels of management.

EXPERIENCE

8/2017-Present Fort Washington Communicare Fort Washington, MD

Restorative Nurse Aide

Provides safe restorative care of the resident.

Performs documentation on flow sheets and other applicable forms of all restorative care activities.

Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly resident environment by keeping work area clean and disposing of soiled, contaminated items.

Provides restorative programs, such as; Splint Program, Dining Program, High Steppers (ambulation) Program, LYFE Today (Living Your Life to its Fullest Everyday) Program, and Reach (range of motion) Program.

Observes resident’s condition and reports changes to supervisor.

Complies with schedule and adheres to daily assignment.

Practices Infection Control and Standard Precaution techniques as consistent with policy.

3/2016-8/2017 Sage Point Senior Living Services La Plata, MD

Nursing Aide

Attended to the individual needs of residents/patients which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, and range of motion, communication, or other needs in keeping with the individual’s care requirements.

Performed various tasks assigned by supervisor or other licensed nursing personnel including vital signs, resident/patient weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting specimens, etc.

Lifted, moved, and transported residents/patients, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.

Completed GNA records, documenting care provided or other information in keeping with department policies.

9/2013-2/2014 Clinton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Clinton, MD

Nursing Aide

Performed variety of patient care activities for patients assigned to Clinical Units.

Obtained and records patient vital signs.

Bathed or assists patient with self care.

Inspected skin for pressure points.

Turned and repositioned immobile patients.

Provided nutrition to patients unable to feed self.

Assisted with admissions, transporting, and maintaining safe environment.

Provided and documented Patient Care.

9/2013-2/2014 Worldview Daycare Center Brandywine, MD

Van Driver

Transported the children and staff from one place to another as needed, in a safe manner.

Communicated with parents regarding the needs of the children and kept records and documentation.

Responsible for taking the vehicle to mechanics and auto care centers for routine maintenance and needed repairs.

4/2010-2/2011 Bradford Oak Genesis Clinton, MD

Nursing Aide

Handled and serve residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direction of a licensed nurse.

Performed all duties in accordance with established methods, techniques and recognized standards.

Assisted licensed nurses in admitting, admitting assessments, discharging, transferring and caring for the residents' personal belongings.

Performed Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Taken and recorded weights, blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and respiration and give skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation

Applied simple clean dressings, slings, stockings and support bandages, under direction of the licensed nurse, by state regulation

Provided direct care to the more acutely ill residents

Performed other duties as requested

CERTIFICATIONS

3/2000-4/2000 Nursing Assistant Certificate

Charles County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

REFERENCES

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