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Adept Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in vital sign monitoring and compassionate care, honed at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. Excelled in fostering patient relationships and ensuring privacy, contributing to improved care plan outcomes. Skilled in infection control and patient support, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing patient well-being and safety. Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity. Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress. E X P E R I E N C E
Certified Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Bakersfield, CA August 2020 - April 2024 Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols. Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene. Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs. Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury. Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores. Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician. Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate. Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols. Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely. Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
S K I L L S
Vital sign recording
Collecting specimens
Infection control procedures
Documenting behaviors
Monitoring fluids
Safety precautions
Performing patient intakes
Compassionate caregiver
Range of motion exercises
Supporting personal needs
Preparing meals
Patient care
Transfer techniques
Direct patient care
Urinary catheter care
Assisting with personal grooming
Feeding assistance
Toileting assistance
Basic life support
Dressing assistance
C O N T A C T
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Bakersfield, CA 93308
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L A N G U A G E S
Spanish:
Professional
English:
Full Professional