Gage Gorham
Greenville
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and emotional support, while maintaining confidentiality and clinical documentation. Proven ability to promote independence and dignity, effectively addressing diverse patient needs with empathy and attention to detail.
Compassionate and dedicated with natural ability to connect with patients and provide quality care. Understands basic patient care principles and proficient in vital signs monitoring and assisting with daily living activities. Committed to making positive impact by ensuring patient comfort and well-being.
Developed essential skills in healthcare environment, including patient care, communication, and teamwork. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can be applied effectively. Aiming to leverage these abilities to contribute meaningfully in dynamic and supportive workplace.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Muhlenberg Country High School
Greenville, KY05-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Basic life support
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Problem-solving
- Clinical documentation
Accomplishments
- Helped my team members in successfully administering a catheter on a patient in an emergency situation.
- Helped cognitively disabled patient reconnect through helping with activities.
- Employee of the month for the month of November 6 months after joining the team.
- Always striving to assist patients and maintain a compassionate and empathetic approach.
- Helped a patient that was aspirating by using quick thinking and successfully preventing any further harm.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
CNA
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital
03.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Muhlenberg Country High School
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