Samara Weber
Louisville
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with experience at Norton Healthcare, skilled in direct patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrated ability to prioritize patient needs while maintaining a calm demeanor under stress. Proven track record of enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction through attentive support and adherence to hygiene protocols.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Healthcare Assistant
Norton Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate care and attentive listening to concerns and needs.
- Monitored and recorded patient vitals, providing critical data for healthcare professionals to assess patient health.
Norton Healthcare PCA
Norton Healthcare
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University
Egan Leadership Center, 901 S 4th St05-2026
Skills
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Direct patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Calm under stress
- Recording vital signs
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Student Healthcare Assistant
Norton Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
Norton Healthcare PCA
Norton Healthcare
08.2022 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University
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