CNA
Mountain View Care Center Skilled Nursing
Ronan
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted with lifting patients
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.