Patient Care Nursing Assistant

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DARLENE ANDERSON

******************@*****.*** 803-***-**** Fort Mill, SC 29715

Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Compassionate Certified Nurse's Aide with relevant experience in providing patient care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with mobility. Strong skills in observing and reporting changes in patient behavior to nursing staff. Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced healthcare environments while maintaining high levels of compassion and understanding. Previous roles have highlighted commitment to enhancing quality of life for patients through empathetic direct care and clear communication with medical teams. Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. Dementia Care

Seizure Management

Ambulation Assistance

Range of motion exercises

Patient Care

Feeding Assistance

Toileting assistance

Diabetic Care

Blood Pressure Measurement

Maintaining confidentiality

Oral Hygiene

Monitoring fluids

Medical terminology knowledge

Direct Patient Care

Transporting patients

Electronic Charting

Patient Lifting

Patient-focused care

Indirect Patient Care

Infection control procedures

Assisting with personal grooming

HIPAA Compliance

Specimen Collection

Adaptable

Safety Precautions

PruittHealth Fort Mill, South Carolina

Certified Nursing Assistant

07/2022 - 03/2024

Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate. Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.

Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols. Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher. Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.

Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times. Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.

Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition. Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills Summary

Skills

Experience

development.

Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.

Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.

Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.

Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.

Mildred Elley Pittsfield MA

MBA

04/1997

Pittsfield High School Pittsfield, MA

High School Diploma

06/1974

Berkshire Community College Pittsfield, MA

Some College (No Degree) in Pre-Lpn

Education and Training

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