Patient Care Nursing Assistant

MICHELLE RAYPHOLE

**********@*****.*** 181******* Belvidere, IL 61008

Summary

Energetic, patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistant with 20+ years of experience providing high-quality patient care in Hospice settings in long-term health care centers, assisted living centers, independent living centers and their own homes. 24 Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 20+ years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.

Skills

Compassion and Empathy

Maintaining confidentiality

Quality Assurance

Medical terminology knowledge

Medical Records Management

Filing,typing

Time management

Good oral and written communication

Case Management

HIPAA Compliance

Patient Assessments

Patient Management

CNA Certification

Clinical Documentation

CPR Certification

Interpersonal Skills

Complex Problem-Solving

Infection control procedures

Electronic Charting

Patient-focused care

Quick problem solver

Adaptable

Valid illinois driver's license

Supply Restocking

Caregiver Relations

Care Monitoring

Health Education

Vital signs monitoring

Experience

Journeycare Inc.

CNA

03/2002 - Current

Reporting to team members

Participating in Weekly team meetings

Documented in electronic health record system with the appropriate medical terminology

Utilized teamwork and communication with nurses, SW, CHPN, CNA's, Supervisor and Dr.'s

Understanding of medical administrative policies and procedures, medical record management, medical terminology, abbreviations and symbols

Customer service: answering phones and scheduling Pt

Visits on phone and thru computer programs

Communication between team members and Families

Knowledge of supply ordering programs

Knowledge of electronic charting and scheduling

Assist residents with their daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and eating

Allow patients to express individuality by keeping them involved in decisions about their clothing, hair, and other personal care

Maintained patient dignity and privacy when assisting with bathing and dressing

Built trusted relationships with Pt.'s by getting to know them on a personal level and making their comfort a priority

Assisted RNs in monitoring health of residents by accurately measuring and recording vital signs.

Education and Training

RockValley College Rockford, IL

Certified Nursing Assistant

06/2000

Illinois certified

References

References available upon request.

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