Lisa Bright
Healthcare Professional
Salisbury, MD, 21804
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Empathetic Geriatric Nursing Assistant with specialized skilled nursing facility experience assists elderly patients with health and hygiene tasks to support comfort and well-being. Offers basic care, companionship and transport under direction of nursing staff. Completed Maryland-approved GNA certification course and passed state exam to serve in hospitals, clinics, retirement homes and special care units.
Education
Medical Records Management Inpatient care
Patient Management
Companionship and emotional support Recording vital signs
Documenting behaviors MS Office
Team Player
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
CMT - Certified Medication Technician CPR/First Aid
Medical Billing and Coding
Work History
2016 - Current
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Deer's Head Hospital, Salisbury, MD
Provide care to 20+ patients to include feeding, bathing, dressing, taking vital signs and promoting other individualized care while maintaining patient comfort and dignity.
Observe patients for changes in condition or behavior and reported developments to licensed nursing personnel.
Lift, move, transfer and transport patients using proper body mechanics to prevent accidents.
Supply incontinent care, ambulation, range of motion, communication and other wellness needs to support bodily functions and meet physical therapy goals.
Maintain safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread
of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
2015 - 2016
Geriatric Nursing Aide
Gensis, Salisbury, MD
Consulted and coordinated with health care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Recognized and managed geriatric syndromes common to 30+ older adults and aided physician during examination and treatment of patient weekly.
Assisted patients with dressing, eating and bathing and encouraged patients to perform basic needs independently to promote self-esteem.
Involved, educated and supervised family members in implementing best
practices for older adults.
2002 - 2015
Owner/Operator
Lisa's Little Miracle Daycare, Salisbury, MD
Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Prepared healthy foods and beverages for 15+ children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of
improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
2009-08 - 2013-06
Associate of Science: Human Resources Management
Harrison College - Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN
Certifications