Valorie L. Johnson

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North Charleston, SC 29406

843-***-****

adyrre@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: A Certified Nursing Assistant position utilizing my diverse healthcare experience and skills.

Work History:

Lutheran Homes of SC Mount Pleasant, SC June 2017 to Present

Right At Home Charleston, SC January 2017 to Present

Presbyterian Homes of SC Summerville, SC August 2016 to Present

Nurse Finders Charleston, SC January 2015 to May 2017

Amedisys Home Care Charleston, SC February 2014-Dec. 2014

Already Home Care Charleston, SC Oct. 2013 to April 2014

Covenant Place Sumter, SC March 2009 to July 2010

Amedysis Hospice Florence, SC June 2008 to Aug. 2009

SC Disability and Special Needs Florence, SC May 2006 to May 2008

CNA Skills:

Measured and recorded intake and output of liquids

Bathed patients and administered alcohol rubs

Took and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration rate

Gave enemas

Carried meal trays to patients.

Lifted patients onto and from bed.

Fed patients unable to feed themselves.

Transported patients to other areas, such as operating and x-ray rooms, by rolling bed, using wheelchair or wheeled stretcher.

Set-up equipment, such as oxygen tents, portable x-ray machines and overhead irrigation bottles

Made beds and collected soiled linen.

Cleaned rooms and corridors

Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs

Turn or reposition bedridden patients.

Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.

Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.

Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff

Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.

Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities

Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.

Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses

Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements

Education:

Trident Technical College Charleston, SC

Certified Nursing Assistant 2003

References: Available upon request

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