Stephanie Waring

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

CNA - Self-Employed - Erwin, NC

(2021-12)

Independent Contractor providing comprehensive patient care services

• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 40-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Mental Health Technician-CNA - WakeMed Hospital - Raleigh, NC

(2010-08 - 2021-03)

Mental health care provider in hospital setting

• Made sure safety was the first priority on the unit
• Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention
• Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security
• Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
• Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being
• Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival
• Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes
• Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences
• Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or medical professional
• Assisted campus police as second transporter transferring patients by motor vehicle to outside psychiatric facilities.

CNA/Sitter - Medical Staffing Network - Raleigh, NC

(2010-02 - 2011-10)

Staffing Agency providing companion care for psychiatric, substance abused, and elderly patients

• Companion for Psychiatric, Substance Abused, and elderly patients
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
• Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
• Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN informed of changes
• Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
• Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
• Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations
• Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - The Oaks of Carolina - Raleigh, NC

(2008-02 - 2009-12)

Nursing Facility providing patient care services

• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being
• Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival
• Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes
• Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences
• Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or medical professional
• Assisted campus police as second transporter transferring patients by motor vehicle to outside psychiatric facilities.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Johnston Memorial Hospital - Smithfield, NC

(2007-02 - 2008-02)

Hospital providing comprehensive patient care services

• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Processing Assistant - Hospital Clinic - Raleigh, NC

(2001-07 - 2006-01)

Office management, case management and data entry with 1 year office management and case management experience

• Ensure all inmate's appointments are confirmed and entered into computerized schedule
• Interpret and transcribe Physician Orders
• Create weekly schedule for outside appointments
• Maintained detailed logs
• Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and overall business growth
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes
• Evaluated performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
• Conducted training and change management processes to improve operations
• Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows for current and future process steps
• Offered data-driven recommendations aligned with overall company strategies and prioritized process improvement initiatives
• Determined and recommended methods to address improvement opportunities
• Scheduled appointments for several specialty clinics
• Arranged emergency transportation to outside hospital in an emergency event

High School Diploma - Triton High School