Nursing Assistant Patient Care
Resume:
Stephen Felton
858-***-**** • ************@*****.*** • Merrillville, IN 46410
As a seasoned Certified Nursing Assistant and a dedicated nursing student, I have recently expanded my expertise by stepping into the role of an EKG Technician. My comprehensive background in patient care, combined with my rigorous training in EKG technology, equips me with a unique blend of skills that can significantly contribute to your establishment. Professional
Summary
Skills • Mobility Assistance
• Direct Patient Care
• Care plan implementation
• Condition Monitoring
• Quality Assurance
• Electronic Charting
• Documenting behaviors
• Medical Records Management
• Medication administration
• Patient assessments
• Basic life support
• Client documentation
• Lead placement
• Vital signs measurement
• Holter monitoring
• HIPAA compliance
• Medical ethics
• Stress testing
• Excellent communication
• Attention to detail
• Multitasking Abilities
02/2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant, Brentwood At Hobart Senior Living, Hobart, IN 01/2022 - 06/2024
Certified Nursing Assistant, Department Of Veterans Affairs Work History
Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
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• Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment. Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
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Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
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Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
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• Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols. Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
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• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
• Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care. Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
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• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores. 08/2023 - 01/2024
Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursefinders, Travel Nursing 01/2021 - 02/2022
Certified Nursing Assistant, Northwestern Memorial Hospital Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
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• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing. Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
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Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
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Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
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• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing. Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
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Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
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• Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention. Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
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Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
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• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
• Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
• Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development. Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
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Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
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• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times. Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
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• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
• Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
• Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
• Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
• Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
• 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.
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• Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices. Expected in 09/2025
Associate Of Science, Nursing
Rasmussen University, Mokena, IL
Education
Rasmussen University, Waukegan, Illinois
Associate of Science in Nursing (In Progress)
03/2025
Gifted Hands Academy, Hammond, IN
EKG Technician
06/2007
High School Diploma
Wendell Phillips Academy, Chicago, IL
Acquired foundational knowledge in nursing principles, patient care, and healthcare practices.
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Gained hands-on experience through clinical rotations, enhancing skills in patient assessment, communication, and team collaboration.
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Developed a strong understanding of medical terminology, pharmacology, and healthcare ethics.
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The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) represents the summary of electrical events taking place in the heart. Electrodes, adhesive patches placed on the chest and attached to wires, sense the electrical activity in the heart and transform it to a digital signal which is displayed on the EKG monitor.
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Gifted Hands Academy Allied Health School is offering an EKG program designed to help you pass the Accelerated EKG Technician (CET) exam through the NHA and set you up for success as part of a fast-paced cardiology team. This program is 10 weeks program consisting of 42 classroom hours, 12 clinical hours, and 8 hours for CPR/BLS American Red Cross Certification. During this time, we will assist you with preparation for the NHA exam and you will learn how to operate the electrocardiogram.
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• EKG Technician certification achieved
Arts and Culture: This consists of subjects like, history, English and language. Politics and the Economy: This consists of subjects like politics, economics, business administration and accounting.
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Society and Ethics: This consists of subjects like religion, law, government, international relations, and philosophy.
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Science and Technology: This consists of subjects like physics, chemistry, math's, robotics, computer science.
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• High school diploma was achieved
Certifications • Certified EKG Technician (CET) NHA
• CPR /BLS Certified
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
EKG Technician Gifted Hands Academy Hammond, IN
Externship The EKG Technician Externship practical experience in the various skills and techniques involved in EKG technology as and other professionals.
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EKG Technician operate machines that record the electrical activity of a patient's heart, which provide data for the diagnosis of heart conditions. Tasks include setting up and administering
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• EKGs and stress tests, preparing patients for Holter monitoring. References References available upon request.
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