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
