SUMMARY

Dedicated Healthcare professional with **+ years of experience.Skilled in providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting patients' critical needs. SKILLS

Calm and level-headed under duress

Patient relations

Infection control procedures

Quality assurance controls

Performing patient intakes

Collecting vital signs

Understands medical procedures

Caring and compassionate

EXPERIENCE

Private Duty Home Healthcare Nursing Asst.

Rio Rancho, NM

Residential Home Health / Jul 2003 to Current

Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to Primary care Physicians' and documenting information in files.

Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.

Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans, including shopping for ingredients and cooking dishes.

Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions, reporting any health concerns or behavioral changes.

Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life.

Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care. Nursing Student

Kingman, AZ

Mohave Community College/ Sep 1995 to Dec 1999

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.

Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.

Understanding of aseptic technique's that prevent infection and cross-contamination. Collected specimen samples to complete vital tests for patient, checking for changes that indicated potentially dangerous conditions.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care. Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding. Hospice Volunteer

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Tishawanna

Greenwood

505-***-****

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1900 CABO WAY

NORTHEAST

RIO RANCHO, NM,

87124

Bullhead City, AZ

Western Arizona Regional Medical Center/ Feb 2001 to Feb 2003 Developed plans to align procedures with nursing home strategic initiatives and complied with statutory, regulatory, state and federal guidelines. Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private, in accordance to HIPPA regulations.

Provided assistance, which included bathing, grooming and dressing to terminally ill patients.

Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times. Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.

Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kingman, AZ

The Gardens Care Facility/ Jan 2000 to Nov 2002

Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.

Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.

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

Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.

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

Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.

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

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

Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations. Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Cert. / Nursing Assistant : Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure Arizona State Board Of Nursing

1740 W Adams Street, Suite 2000 Phoenix, AZ 85007

Cert. / Hospice Aide : Hospice Volunteer Training Program Western Arizona Regional Medical Center/Hospice

2020 Silver Creek Rd (bldg A ) Bullhead City, AZ

Associate of Science: Clinical Psychology/Sociology Mohave Community College

1971 Jagerson Ave, Kingman, AZ 86409

Master Reiki Practitioner: Usui Shiki Ryoho

The Lighthouse - Reiki

3650 South Pointe Circle Ste# Laughlin, NV 89029

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