Nursing Assistant Home Health

EVELYN L KELLOGG

P.O. Box ****

DES MOINES, IA **301

515-***-**** (Cell)

515-***-**** (Home)

*********@*****.***

Professional Profile

I have 21 years of experience, including as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and also as a Human service counselor as a Hospice Aide in industries including Health Services. Most recently, I have been working as a Human Service Counselor at Everly Ball from August 2014 to May 2015. My skills and experiences include: Medical Terminology, Vital Signs Measurement, Scanners, Embolism, Emotional Support, Enemas, Home Health Care, Life Support, Patient Care, File Management, Patient Bathing, Stress Management. I hold a GED General Education Degree ( High School non-graduate degree) degree in Na from Des Moines Area Community College.

Professional Experience

Everly Ball, Des Moines, IA

Counseled clients with issues relating to stress management, self-esteem, work and mental illnesses. Assessed suicide risks. Helped clients develop insight into themselves and their relationships. Assisted clients in overcoming dependencies and life changes. Guided clients in developing life skills and strategies. Maintained patient records. Prepared and maintained documentation according to guidelines. Maintained patient confidentiality. Assisted clients in adhering to treatment plans. Knowledge sets include: Desktop computers, Documentation, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Word.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Sept. 2013 to Oct. 2014 Iowa Jewish home, Des Moines, IA

Provided basic patient care under direct supervision of nursing staff. Checked patients' vital signs. Observed patients. Reported patient condition to nursing staff. Monitored food and liquid intake and output. Helped patients with bathing, grooming and using the toilet. Safely transported patients in beds and wheelchairs. Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Followed all health and safety rules. Experienced working in a long-term care facility, in a hospital, in home health care, in a group home and in a hospice. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Certified in BLS (Basic Life Support) including CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).

Home Health Aide (HHA) July 2013 to Feb 2015

Wesleylife, Des Moines, IA

Provided personal health care in patient homes. Cared for the sick, disabled and elderly. Helped patients bathe, shampoo and use the toilet. Helped patients dress and undress. Transferred patients in or out of beds and wheelchairs. Gave emotional support to patients and their families. Kept careful, accurate records of patient care and patient condition. Followed patient confidentiality rules. Worked with patients with developmental disabilities. Cared for hospice patients. Basic life support certification. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Knowledge sets include: Abdominal binders, Anti-embolism elastic stockings, Bathtub seats, Blanket frames or lifters, Data base reporting software, Desktop computers, Electronic blood pressure cuffs, Enema equipment, Enema kits or accessories, Gait belts, Glucometers, Glucose monitors or meters, Manual blood pressure cuffs, Notebook computers, Patient lifters.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Unit Clerk May 2000 to Apr. 2013 Broadlawns medical center, Des Moines, IA

taking care of patients and their families and doing daily cares,taking vitals,checking blood sugars Provided basic patient care under direct supervision of nursing staff. Checked patient's' vital signs. Reported patient condition to nursing staff. Collected patient specimens, urine samples and stool samples. Maintained careful, accurate medical records. Performed clerical duties like answering phones, taking messages, scheduling appointments and filing records. Reported problems to supervisors. Experienced working in a long-term care facility, in in a hospital, in home health care and in a hospice. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Certified in BLS (Basic Life Support) including CPR

(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).

Nursing Assistant Apr. 1995 to May 2000

Riverview Care center, Des Moines, IA

Provided basic patient care under direct supervision of nursing staff. Checked patient's' vital signs. Observed patients. Reported patient condition to nursing staff. Helped patients with bathing, grooming and using the toilet. Performed clerical duties like answering phones and taking messages. Reported problems to supervisors. Experienced working in a long-term care facility. Certified Nursing Assistant

(CNA). Certified in BLS (Basic Life Support) including CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). Education and Professional Development

1992 Des Moines Area Community College, Iowa

GED General Education Degree ( High School non-graduate degree) Technical Expertise

Computer Literate, Customer service, E-Mail, General Office, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Word, Computer Skills, General Office Duties, Vital Signs Measurement, Making Appointment, Scanning, Answering Telephones, Scanners, Telephone Skills, Blood Pressure, Clerical Duties, Database Reporting Software, Developmental Disabilities, Embolism, Emotional Support, Enemas, Home Health Care, Hospice, Life Support, Long-Term Care, Patient Care, Resuscitation, Appointment Setting, File Management, Medical Records, Taking Messages, Filing, Patient Bathing, Microsoft Office, Stress Management, Treatment Plans

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