Nursing Assistant Team Member

KIMBERLY GAI

Ray, MI ***** 810-***-**** ***********@*******.***

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 13 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Task Delegation

Assisting Physicians

Tracking Symptoms

Patient Assessments

EMR Systems

Wound Care

Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

Transcribing Orders

Direct Patient Care

Educating Families

Medication Administration

Immunization Administration

Charting and Recording

HIPAA Protocols

Update Electronic Charts

Sample Collection

Documenting Vital Signs

Intravenous Medications

Intramuscular Injections

Monitor IV Fluids

LPN, 05/2021 - Current

Guest House – Lake Orion, MI

Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests. Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications. Administered medications and injections to patients. Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications. Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients. Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges. Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records. Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician. Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

LPN, 03/2008 - 05/2021

Fair Acres, The Village Rehab, Advantage Living – Armada, MI Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests. Administered medications and injections to patients. Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients. Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges. Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications. Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records. Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary. Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process. Certified Nursing Assistant, 12/2005 - 01/2008

Medilodge Of Richmond – Richmond, MI

Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas. Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing. Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.

Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Licensed Practical Nurse: Nursing, 12/2007

St. Clair Community College - Port Huron, MI

EDUCATION

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