Nursing Assistant Certified
Resume:
Britney Hollins
North Little Rock, *****
Email: adzt0o@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary:
Visionary Professional who achieves extraordinary results through initiative and resourcefulness while thriving in ambiguous circumstances with minimal direction and resources; strong ability, devotion and willingness to take on added responsibilities in order to accommodate and meet team goals.
Skills:
Ability to function independently with minimal supervision within the scope of knowledge and authority of the position
Detail-oriented with the ability to enter information accurately on paper and into electronic systems
Excellent time management skills including the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Patient care with a concentration in but not limited to geriatrics, veterans, terminal care patients.
Innovation, problem solving, strategic thinking.
Exceptional customer service.
Certified, experienced, passionate nursing assistant.
Safety protocols and precautions as it pertains to, but not limited to, home health and hospital procedures and policies
Meal preparation with specific dietary needs and precautions.
Infection control procedures.
Respiratory equipment usage
Patient intake
Qualifications:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification (Adult, Child, Infant, 2023)
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification (Adult, Child, Infant, 2023)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (2011)
Educational Experience:
MedLinc Medical Training & Education: Graduated: GPA 3.5 May 2011 (Little Rock, Arkansas).
University of Arkansas at Pulaski Technical College: Graduated: GPA 4.0 Fall 2009-2010 (North Little Rock, Arkansas).
Eastern College of Health Vocations: Graduated: GPA 4.0 2008 (North Little Rock, Arkansas).
North Little Rock High School: Graduated: GPA 4.0 2007 (North Little Rock, Arkansas).
Professional Experience:
Central Arkansas Veterans Health System (CAVHS) (40 hours weekly- Full-time, GS5)
July 2021-Present
Health Technician, Float Pool
Responsible for performing a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort and spirit of the patient.
Identifies and reports data relative to more complex patient situations including subtle changes in the patient's behavior or condition, or variances related to neurological signs, vital signs, and other parameters. Performs hourly rounding on assigned patients.
Monitor's intake and output, vital signs, percent ingestion of meals, and other activities of daily living and documents in appropriate area of the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and/or required paper forms.
Assures accuracy and completeness.
Assists patients with transfers from bed to chair, or bed to bedside commode using proper body mechanics and/or safe patient handling equipment per policy to ensure safety to self and patient.
Provides 1:1 observation for homicidal or suicidal patients, patients who are a danger to themselves or others, or due to a high fall risk as directed by the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse or designee and documents per policy.
Provides and removes patient meal trays as appropriate, remaining cognizant of patients with special diets or who are ordered to not receive anything by mouth.
Assists patient with activities of daily living, promoting independence and autonomy. This includes bathing, bowel and bladder care, eating, and positioning for comfort.
May provide escort services to patient in the absence of an escort. This includes escorting to other units, diagnostic tests, and to privately owned vehicles when discharged.
Takes direction from charge nurse and local policy regarding methods of transfer/escort.
Observes and monitors patients and communicates and documents care given during the transportation/escort process. Report's status of patients and changes noted to the registered nurse at escort destination.
Continually monitors patient flow, identifies existing and potential problem areas or delays in processing a Veteran's medical care request.
Initiates action with the clinical staff to expedite the care and ensures the smooth flow of patient care from reception through disposition.
Monitor's environment of care and initiates corrective actions to prevent patient injury, reporting problems and resolution to Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse or designee.
Report's observations of the condition of acute and chronic phase patients such as excessive vomiting, bleeding, type and amount of drainage, skin integrity, patency of airway, etc.
Recognizes emergency situations (i.e., codes, disasters, fire and safety issues) and takes appropriate and immediate action. Can successfully perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver.
Answer's patient call lights, either in person or electronically, and ensures patient request is passed along to the appropriate nursing staff (e.g., Charge Nurse, Primary Nurse, or other Nursing Assistant, etc.)
Accurately communicates a variety of Physician's orders involving patient activities and routes information to appropriate staff, clinics, and departments, i.e., dietary, laboratory, etc.
Applies established guidelines concerning the release of information on patient's condition.
Demonstrates and adheres to all aspects of Veteran Centered Care concepts, ICARE, and the Code of Conduct in daily work/interactions with others.
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) St. Vincent Rehabilitation Hospital (36 hours weekly – Full time)
Dec 2020-July 2021
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Fostering relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan specific to each patients needs.
Conducting routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and heartrate).
Engaging with the patient’s family members and friends to provide courteous, efficient, and effective visitation experiences.
Facilitating activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
Monitoring pulse auxiliary and cardiac.
Performing urinalysis in the Emergency Department (ED).
Drawing blood.
Obtaining electrocardiograms (ECG/EKGs).
Assisting patients with daily living skills.
Changing patient linen, bed linen pre and post patient cleanings to sustain hygiene.
Monitored safety and developmental therapeutic relationships.
Provided emotional support and patient education to both patient and their family members.
Ensuring patients turned q 2 hours when in ED for extended periods of time.
Allheart Senior Care of Arkansas (Private Care Agency) (40 hours weekly, Full time)
May 2020-Nov 2020
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Assists residents with everyday bathing and grooming needs.
Assists residents with learning to attempt to dress themselves with the goal of becoming more independent.
Assists with everyday bathing and grooming needs, including but not limited to, shaving, oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Assists with learning to rehabilitate themselves in an effort to gain and maintain independence.
Meets target consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail.
Protects patient and business personnel from unnecessary liabilities by ensuring safety and security protocols and procedures are followed.
Supports job operations by completing daily assignments with a strong focus on quality and performance.
Assists with therapy practice skills.
Boyd (Private Family Practice) (40 hours weekly-Full time)
Jan 2019- May 2020
Certified Nursing Assistant (Private Aide)
Assists residents with everyday bathing and grooming needs.
Assists residents with learning to attempt to dress themselves with the goal of becoming more independent
Consulted with the family to understand desire and suggest the best plan of care to meet their daily living needs at that time.
Assists with everyday bathing and grooming needs.
Assists with learning to rehabilitate themselves in an effort to gain and maintain independence.
Meets target consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail.
Protects patient and business personnel from unnecessary liabilities by ensuring safety and security protocols and procedures are followed.
Supports job operations by completing daily assignments with a strong focus on quality and performance.
Assists with therapy practice skills.
Lakewood (Health and Rehab Center) (40 hours weekly- Full time)
Nov 2011-Dec 2018
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Shower Aide
Assists patients with transfers from bed to chair, or bed to bedside commode using proper body mechanics and/or safe patient handling equipment per policy to ensure safety to self and patient; as per their ambulatory needs either by wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or lift.
Provides 1:1 observation for homicidal or suicidal patients, patients who are a danger to themselves or others, or due to a high fall risk as directed by the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse or designee and documents per policy.
Provides and removes patient meal trays as appropriate, remaining cognizant of patients with special diets or who are ordered to not receive anything by mouth.
Assists patient with activities of daily living, promoting independence and autonomy. This includes bathing, bowel and bladder care, eating, and positioning for comfort.
Assisting Medical Doctors (MDs) and/or Registered Nurses (RNs) in the operations of medical equipment.
Monitoring intake and output, vital signs, percent ingestion of meals, and other activities of daily living and documents in appropriate and/or chart sensitive information accurately on paper and into electronic systems, such as Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
Report's observations of the condition of acute and chronic phase patients such as excessive vomiting, bleeding, type and amount of drainage, skin integrity, patency of airway, etc.
Experience with condom catheters.
Initiates action with the clinical staff to expedite the care and ensures the smooth flow of patient care from reception through disposition.
Recognizes emergency situations (i.e., codes, disasters, fire and safety issues) and takes appropriate and immediate action. Can successfully perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver.
Answer's patient call lights, either in person or electronically, and ensures patient request is passed along to the appropriate nursing staff (e.g. Charge Nurse, Primary Nurse, or other Nursing Assistant, etc.)
McRae (Private Family Practice) (North Little Rock, Arkansas) (40 hours weekly, Full time)
May 2007- Nov 2011
Certified Nursing Assistant (Private Aide)
Assists residents with everyday bathing and grooming needs.
Assists residents with learning to attempt to dress themselves with the goal of becoming more independent.
Assists with everyday bathing and grooming needs.
Assists with learning to rehabilitate themselves in an effort to gain and maintain independence.
Meets target consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail.
Protects patient and business personnel from unnecessary liabilities by ensuring safety and security protocols and procedures are followed.
Supports job operations by completing daily assignments with a strong focus on quality and performance.
Assists with therapy practice skills.
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