Nursing Assistant Patient Services

GRACE CHESTNUT

*********@*****.*** 570-***-**** Williamsport, PA 17701

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant offering 35+ years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.

Skills

Helping with medication

Documentation

VITAL SIGNS

Transferring/ Transportation

ADL

Able to lift 50 pounds

Preparing meals

Understands mobility assistance needs

Assisting with personal grooming

Patient relations

Experience

Insinger Personal Care Home Williamsport, PA

CNA

01/2020 - Current

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.

Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.

Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.

Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.

Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.

Delivered high level of care to every patient.

Administered medications to patients and performed follow-ups regarding prescriptions and supplements.

ROSE VIEW NURSING HOME AND REHABILITATION Williamsport, PA

CNA

03/2017 - 06/2019

Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

Used mobility devices to transport patients.

Crest View Nursing home and Rehabilitation Elks Park, Pa.

CNA

08/2013 - 12/2016

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.

Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Used mobility devices to transport patients.

Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system

Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.

Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.

Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.

Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weights

Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.

Education and Training

Overbrook High School Philadelphia, PA

06/1972

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