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Ginger Purdy

Professional Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with29 years of experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records. Work History

River Grove Health And Rehabilitation - CNA

Loudon, TN

10/2001 - Current

Wal Mart - Photo Lab Technician

Lenoir City, TN

11/1999 - 10/2001

adug2n@r.postjobfree.com

423-***-****

Philadelphia, TN 37934

Skills

Education

09/2019

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

Certified Medical Assistant: Certified

Medical Assistant

East Tennessee School of Cosmetology

Sweetwater,Tn

Licesened Manicurist: Cosmetology

Ft. Sanders Loudoun

Certified Nursing Assistant: Nursing

Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation

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Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment

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Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals

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Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries

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Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking

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Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection

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Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations

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Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision

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Provided high level of assistance to customers regarding special photo projects

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Accepted and completed in-person and online orders for photographs and photo merchandise

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● Measuring bodily fluids

● Patient-focused care

● Patient privacy

● Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge

● Transporting patients

Infection control and aseptic

procedures

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● Supporting personal needs

● Charting and clinical documentation

● Recording vital signs

● Direct patient care

Wendy's - Grill Cook

Loudon, TN

07/1999 - 10/1999

Mountain View Assisted Living - CNA

Loudon, TN

02/1998 - 06/1999

ABC Home Health - CNA

Loudon, TN

03/1991 - 08/1992

Maintained lab printers and processing equipment, ensuring proper functioning for each shift

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Performed opening and closing procedures to keep operations running smoothly

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Handled negative and photo processing, typically exceeding prints per week

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● Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility Loaded, unload and moved material to and from storage and production areas

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Greeted clients and guests professionally and courteously to cultivate and maintain welcoming atmosphere

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Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines

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● Cleaned and organized all line stations when needed Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well-stocked inventory

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● Kept cases and shelves clean and well stocked

Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal

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Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations

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Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection

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Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking

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Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation

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Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 182-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care

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Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking

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Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals

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● Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care

Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage

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Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy

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Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment

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Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation

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Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries

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