Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Resume:
Laura Durkee
Sequim, WA *****
360-***-**** ************@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Nursing assistant position with CareRev. I'm excited to contribute to The company's success through compassion, hard work, and excellent organizational skills. with over 12 years of experience I have a Clear understanding of what it is to be a CNA, I am Motivated to learn, grow and excel in all the new things I can still learn.
SKILLS
●Complex Problem-Solving
●team player
●Critical Thinking
●OSHA Regulations/ HIPPA laws
●chain of command
●patient Care
●Time Management
●Customer Service
●wound care
●vitals
●ADL
●documenting
●Testing Devices
●Hand and Power Tools
●Equipment Inventory Maintenance
●Work Orders
●Lab Operations
●Job Specifications
●Routine Equipment Maintenance
●Microsoft Word
WORK HISTORY
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 03/2019 to Current
Catholic Community Services - Sequim, Washington
●Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
●Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
●Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
●Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
●Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
●Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 03/2016 to Current
Cornerstone Healthcare Agency - Sequim, WA
●Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
●Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
●Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
●Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
●Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
●Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
●Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
●Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
CNA 08/2016 to 07/2017
Highland Court Memory Care - Sequim, Washington
●Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
●Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
●Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
●Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
●Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
●Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
●Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
CNA 01/2011 to 02/2015
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Tacoma - Tacoma, Washington
●Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
●Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
●Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
●Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 25-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
●Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
●Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for Physicians and therapists in patient rooms.
●Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
●Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
●Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
●Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
●Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
●Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
●Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
CNA STUDENT 09/2009 to 06/2011
Olympic Peninsula College - Port Angeles, WA
●Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
●Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
●Collaborated and shadowed multidisciplinary team members to plan, manage and assess treatments in care units.
CASHIER TEAM LEAD 03/2004 to 10/2008
Dightmans Christian Bible Company - Tacoma, Washinton
●Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
●Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
●Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
●Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control, and vault monitoring.
●Supervised cashiers to boost customer service levels, check accurate balance for transactions, and promote smooth operations.
●Controlled merchandise zoning and monitored compliance with merchandising guidelines.
●Generated routine reports and professional correspondence.
●Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
●Performed store opening, closing and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
●Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
●Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
●Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
●Processed checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
●Trained, mentored and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
LABOR WORKER 04/2002 to 02/2005
Norvanco International - Fife, Washington
●Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
●Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
●Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
●Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
●Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
●Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools.
●Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
●Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
●Adhered to company policies, safety procedures and performance standards.
●Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances.
●Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
●Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
EDUCATION
Greenriver Community College - Auburn Washington Waste Water Operator Certificate
Waste Water Operator, Expected in 06/2023
Olympic Peninsula College - Port Angeles, Wa Certificate Nursing
Nursing Assistant, 06/2009
Stadium High High School Diploma
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