Cna

Location:

Eureka, SD

Posted:

November 21, 2024

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Hi, I'm Christy Childers .

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605-***-**** *******.********@*****.*** Eureka, SD 57437

Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.

SUMMARY

• Dressing assistance

• Vital signs monitoring

• Basic Life Support

• Toileting assistance

SKILLS

CNA 06/2023 - 06/2024

Ashley Medical Center Ashley, North Dakota

• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.

• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.

• Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.

• Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.

• Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.

• Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.

• Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.

• Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.

• Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.

• Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.

• Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.

• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.

• Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.

• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.

• Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.

• Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.

• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information. EXPERIENCE

• Transported residents within the facility as needed.

• Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.

• Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.

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

• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.

• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.

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

• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.

• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.

• Used mobility devices to transport patients.

• Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.

• Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.

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

• Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.

• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.

• Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.

• Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.

• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.

• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.

• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.

• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.

• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

• Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.

• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

• Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.

• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.

• Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.

• Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.

06/2015 - 10/2022

11/2009 - 01/2014

11/2005 - 02/2009

CNA

Eureka health care facility Eureka, SD