Adept Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Forrest Heights Senior Living, enhancing patient wellbeing through meticulous care and safety measures. Excelled in patient care and HIPAA compliance, significantly reducing fall incidents. Known for exceptional teamwork and therapeutic communication, consistently delivering personalized care and promoting patient independence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Forrest Heights Senior Living
Winston-Salem, NC
11.1999 - 03.2024
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.