Nursing Assistant Certified
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April Austin-Guest
Professional Summary
South Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant bringing five years of experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Work History
Edisto Post Acute LLC. - Certified Nursing Assistant
Orangeburg, SC
01/2019 - Current
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
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 to stay on top of symptoms and keep LPN or RN Nurse's informed of changes
Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing
Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
Provided nursing assistance to residents in 150 bed long-term and rehabilitation care facility
Calhoun Convalescent Center Inc - Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Matthews, SC
01/2018 - 07/2018
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
Palmetto Jolley Healthcare Center - Certified Nursing Assistant
Orangeburg, SC
05/2017 - 10/2017
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Regional Medical Center Of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties - Certified Nursing Assistant
Orangeburg, SC
11/2016 - 06/2017
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep LPN or RN Nurse's informed of changes
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Cared for average of fifteen patients per night in Medical Step Down Unit (MSSU) hospital facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
Provided nursing assistance to residents in 15 bed Medical Step Down Unit (MSSU) hospital care facility
Palmetto Jolley Healthcare Center - Certified Nursing Assistant
Orangeburg, SC
06/2016 - 06/2017
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
PruittHealth Of Orangeburg - Certified Nursing Assistant
Orangeburg, SC
08/2015 - 08/2016
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Kudzu Staffing Inc. - Certified Nursing Assistant
Columbia, SC
12/2015 - 06/2016
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
Covenant Dove LLC - Certified Nursing Assistant
Orangeburg, SC
09/2014 - 02/2015
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep LPN or RN Nurse's informed of changes.
Additional Information
I enjoy working in a fast growing environment, meeting and working with people of all backgrounds, taking on added responsibilities, and learning new tasks. I am honest, trustworthy, dependable, energetic, easy to catch on, and reliable. I also have experience in wound care, catheter care, colonoscopy care, tracheotomy care, and respiratory care.
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223 Broad Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Skills
Certified Nursing Assistant
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
First Aid certified
Acute Care
Home Health Care
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Hospital Experience
ADLs Assistant
Education
Expected in 12/2020
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC
Associate of Applied Science: Patient Care Technician
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC
Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC
GED
Certifications
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Heart Saver/AED Certification
First Aid Certification
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