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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name
EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Milwaukee, WI Street Address
SummaryCompassionate CNA and healthcare professional focused on helping clients/patients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness as well as collecting vitals and or specimens per dr's orders. With additional experience in blood draw and medicine administration and medication handling skills for a hospital setting.Skills Client Safety and First Aid Patient Care Case Management Meal Preparation Behavior Redirection Care Plan Assessment First Aid and Safety Housekeeping Behavioral Management Quality Program Protocols Care Plan Management Personal Hygiene Assistance Client Documentation Medication Administration Knowledge of State Regulations General Maintenance Threat Assessment CPR Certified First Aid Emergency Response First Aid and CPRExperienceIlife Milwaukee, WIHome Health Care Provider10/2017 - Current Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety. Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living. Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.VA Medical Center Milwaukee, WICertified Nursing Assistant04/2021 - 12/2021 Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs. Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness. Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers. Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse. Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate. 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. Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status. Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents. Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns. 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. Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures. Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets. Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises. Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment. Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system. Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.Society Assets Burlington, WICNA01/2012 - 11/2017 Provided quality care to all patients as needed Used lifts and transfer devices per patient needs Maintained g-tube care and tube feedings trained by registered nurse. Dressed, bathed and assisted with all ADLs per each patient specific needs. Light house keeping and food preparation Assisted with rehabilitation exercises as needed and ROM(range of motion) Gave great supportive care and companionshipArbor view community Burlington, WICNA07/2012 - 01/2013 Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs. Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness. Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate. Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration. Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions. Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team. Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient. Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics. Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns. Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse. Prepared [Number] various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation. Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures. Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up. Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients. Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment. Leveraged medication expertise to accurately enter medications and supplies into computer system. Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests. Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses. Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs. Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration. 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. Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments. Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients. Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols. Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff. Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements. Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting. Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.Education and TrainingSanford Brown College West Allis, WIAssociate of Arts in Medical Assisting11/2011Amber House Inc. Milwaukee, WIAssociate of Arts in Certified Nursing Assistant10/2008 |
