AUTUMN HENDERSON
Fort Worth, TX *****
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Certified Nursing Assistant with 17
years experience in a hospice setting. Patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of geriatric needs. Desire a position in a clinical setting. Efficient and reliable CNA with 12 years experience in a hospital setting. Assisted with technical nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident records. Interested in a full-time role as a nursing assistant in a top-notch healthcare facility. Certified Nurses Assistant with advanced knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia. Seeking a long term care position. Bilingual Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 6 years experience in tracheotomy care. Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Feeding assistance expert Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge Patient-focused care Trustworthy companion CPR/First Aid certified Committed team player Compassionate Companionship and emotional support
Clinical training
Acute and rehabilitative care
Infection control standards
Medical device products and services
Infection control procedures
Quick problem solver
Documentation procedures expert
Medical terminology knowledge
09/2020 to Current
HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL
Fort Worth, TX
Patient Care Technician
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies. Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers. Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations. Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care. Treated patients, families, visitors, staff and others professionally, resulting in creation of several lasting relationships.
05/2016 to Current
KINDRED HOSPITAL WEST
Fort Worth, Tx
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. 11/2014 to 02/2016
SOUTHWEST NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
Fort Worth, TX
Certified Nursing Assistant
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness. Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying. Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas, and nursing stations. Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets. SUMMARY
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment. Delivered high level of care to every patient.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA: BASIC 01/2017
New Beginnings christian academy 3401 Altamesa BLVD, Fort Worth, TX N
Tested and recorded blood, . Changed sterile dressings. 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. Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing. Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms. Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions. Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys. 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.
CERTIFICATION : PATIENT CARE TECH 10/2005
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay, WI Changed sterile dressings. 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. Provided a comforting and soothing environment. Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence. 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. EDUCATION AND TRAINING