Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Resume:
Charles Saloe
Nursing Assistant
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*******@*****.***
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Saint Paul/Woodbury, MN 55125
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in direct patient care and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in providing compassionate care and emotional support to patients while maintaining their dignity and respect. Proficient in medication administration and infection control procedures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on patient relationship building.
SKILLS
Patient care
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Direct patient care
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Vital signs monitoring
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Vital sign monitoring
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Basic life support
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Patient feeding
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Recording vital signs
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Patient-focused care
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Catheter care
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Companionship and emotional support
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Client documentation
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Infection control
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Healthcare ethics
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Light housekeeping
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Patient assessments
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Medication administration
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Continuing education
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Patient relationship building
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HIPAA
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Specimen collection
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Supply restocking
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Records management
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Computer literate
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Patient relations
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Mobility assistance
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Behavior redirection
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Quality assurance controls
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Quality assurance
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Case management
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Patient care and safety
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Catheter change and preparation
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Cultural history
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Drug administration
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Patient mobility support
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Call light response
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Community activities
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Monitoring fluids
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Collecting specimens
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Personal hygiene support
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Infection control procedures
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Wound care
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Heartsaver first aid (first aid)
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Interpersonal communication
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Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
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Patient management
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Decision-making
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Interpersonal skills
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Home health aide
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Activities of daily living ADL support
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Problem-solving
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Home care aide (HCA)
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Time management
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Self motivation
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Caregiver relations
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Written communication
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Patient positioning
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Problem-solving aptitude
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Time management abilities
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CPR certification
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Patient safety management
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Patient observation
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Patient care quality
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Documenting behaviors
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First aid certification
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HIPAA compliance
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Oral hygiene
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Organizational skills
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Effective communication
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Calm under stress
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Care monitoring
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Professionalism
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Problem-solving abilities
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Empathy and compassionate care
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Output monitoring and reporting
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Certified in CPR/AED
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Transporting patients
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Active listening
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Emotional and social support
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Excellent communication
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Emotional support
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Home care aide
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Task prioritization
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Room cleaning and restocking
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Responding to emergencies
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Multitasking Abilities
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Collecting vital signs
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Attention to detail
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Bedsore prevention
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Teamwork and collaboration
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Vital signs
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Linen management
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Interdisciplinary communication
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Multitasking
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Medical record tracking
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EXPERIENCE
NURSING ASSISTANT, Saint Paul, MN
H-Health Fairview, December 2016-Present
Transferred and assisted patients with mobility using various methods.
Helped patients with ambulation and range of motion exercises.
Assisted at meal times with cutting up food and feeding patients.
Provided assistance with daily living activities like eating or bathing when necessary.
Recognized changes in patient conditions immediately and reported any concerns promptly.
Performed basic nursing duties including wound dressing changes and administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Assisted in preparing rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness standards were met.
Reviewed patient dietary restrictions and food allergies to verify appropriate diet.
Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and needed for assistance and social and emotional support.
Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, and blood in urine.
Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, and stretchers.
Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.
Reminded patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
Observed patient's responses, reactions, and changes to medications.
Documented and reported patient information to the nursing staff.
Kept patients' rooms clean and orderly by making beds and wiping down high-touch surfaces.
Answered patient call lights and performed timely services to enhance physical well-being of patients.
Supported ADL management related to bathing, dressing, and basic hygiene.
Developed collaborative relationships with patients and families.
Greeted visitors courteously while providing them with necessary information about the facility.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
Educated patients about their conditions and treatments in an easy-to-understand manner.
Provided compassionate care to patients in a variety of medical settings.
Assisted in providing ostomy care for established and uncomplicated ostomies.
Took and recorded temperatures, blood pressure and other vital signs.
Responded quickly to emergency situations while maintaining professionalism at all times.
Maintained unit stock levels of supplies and equipment.
Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as vital sign monitoring, ambulation, and hygiene.
Maintained patient records accurately and efficiently.
Utilized computer systems to document patient information according to established protocols.
Monitored vitals signs, glucose levels, and other indicators of health status regularly.
Performed general clerical duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones, scheduling appointments.
Applied external catheters and maintained patency or drainage.
Assisted with transporting patients for tests or treatments as needed.
Participated in continuing education courses related to nursing assistant responsibilities.
Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients.
Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
Collected data regarding patients' diseases, conditions, and treatment plans.
Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability.
Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care.
Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output.
Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and examination rooms.
Prepared and served food trays.
Educated patients and families regarding examination, treatments, and surgical procedures.
Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment plans.
Shaved and drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, and examination.
Collected blood samples and body fluids to prepare for diagnostic testing.
Applied clean dressings, slings and support bandages.
Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
Adjusted oxygen levels to verify patient comfort.
Exercised comatose, paralyzed, and immobile patients.
Utilized wheelchairs and moveable beds to transport patients to treatment units and operating rooms.
Kept patient information confidential to protect organization's value.
Collected specimens, such as urine, feces, and sputum.
Provided information, such as directions, visiting hours, and patient status information to visitors and callers.
Recorded height and weight of patients.
Positioned or held patients in position for surgical preparation.
Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.
Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes.
Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times.
Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion.
Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes.
Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
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NURSING ASSISTANT MENTOR, Saint Paul, MN
Ramsey County Care Center, January 2014-October 2021
Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and toileting while maintaining their dignity and respect.
Ensured safe transfer of patients from beds to wheelchairs using proper body mechanics techniques.
Provided compassionate care to elderly patients ensuring their safety and comfort during treatments or procedures.
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EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, Freetown/Sierra Leone
Peninsula High school, July 2011
REFERENCES
References available upon request
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