Christine Sheil
Picton,NSW
Summary
Driven Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at RSL LifeCare, enhancing patient wellbeing through expert care and safety measures. Excelled in HIPAA compliance and patient-focused care, significantly reducing fall incidents. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate support, adept at improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
RSL LifeCare
11.2002 - 04.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding Assistance
- Positioning Patients
- End of life care
- Adaptable
- Patient Lifting
- Transfer Techniques
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient Care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
RSL LifeCare
11.2002 - 04.2022
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