Highly motivated and skilled individual with over 29 years of services in the Medical Field with desire to take on new challenges. To obtain a position as a Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant within your good facility that will utilize my skills, experience and education. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT II
GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
07.2009 - Current
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Leveraged [Software] skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.