patsy Napier
589 Rhodora Ridge Lexington502
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Cardinal Hill Rehab Hospital, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective therapeutic communication and diligent infection control practices. Committed to promoting independence and dignity in all aspects of care.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Health Care of Madison
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cardinal Hill Rehab Hospital
10.2010 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veterans Administration
04.2007 - 04.2011
- 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.
Education
Science -
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KYSkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Infection control
- Mobility support
- Healthcare teamwork
- Safety compliance
- Nutritional monitoring
- Therapeutic communication
- Time management
- Problem assessment
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cardinal Hill Rehab Hospital
10.2010 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veterans Administration
04.2007 - 04.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Health Care of Madison
Science -
Somerset Community College
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