Quality Assurance Care

professional summary

skills

work history

ANDREA CRADDOCK

**** ******** **** *****, *****, FL 33624 (C) 813-***-**** ***************@*****.*** With over 20 years of experience in the field I am a strong teamplayer with emphasis on the Patients Care and Wellbeing. Motivated CNA with a highly effective communication style. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills. Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.

CPR/First Aid certified

Dementia and Alzheimer\'s knowledge

Patient-focused care

Trustworthy companion

Companionship and emotional support

Efficient and reliable team player

Committed team player

Adaptable

Mar 2016 - Current

4801 N Howard

Patient Care Technician

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Maintained sanitary residents\' and program rooms. Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients\' clothing and bedside tables/equipment. Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.

Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients\' condition or environment. Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.

Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.

Dec 2014 - Dec 2014

8701 North 49th Street Pinellas Park, Florida

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pinellas Park Care and Rehabilitation

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. Answered patient calls for care and feeding.

Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds. Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.

Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients\' condition or environment. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.

education

Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients\' clothing and bedside tables/equipment. Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.

Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.

Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.

Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

250 School Street

Certified Medication Aide

Park Place

Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing. Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.

Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients\' condition or environment. Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients\' clothing and bedside tables/equipment. Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.

Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications. Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.

Feb 1998 - Nov 2006

300 Jeffords Ave

PCT/Phlebotomy

Morton Plant Hospital

Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Obtained information about clients\' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies. Provided pre- and post-operative care.

Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions. Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys. Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations. Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking. Current

6605 5th Ave North St Petersburg, Florida

Associate of Arts: Health Field

St Petersburg College

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