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Ruby Knuth
Cairns,QLD
Summary
Driven Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring, honed at Eventide Nursing Home. Excelled in delivering compassionate support and infection control, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in electronic charting and patient relationship building, adept at improving care outcomes and efficiency.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Eventide Nursing Home
Nursing Assistant
08.2015 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Adapted care approaches to meet diverse needs of patients, respecting cultural and personal preferences.
- Supported end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Supported patient mobility, reducing risk of falls and facilitating physical therapy exercises.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques, enhancing patient well-being and recovery experiences.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient health, providing timely updates to nursing staff.
- Improved patient comfort and safety by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing and dressing.
- Participated in professional development sessions, staying current with best practices in patient care.
- Reinforced positive care environment by engaging patients in meaningful activities and conversations.
- Coordinated with dietary staff to ensure patient nutritional needs were met, promoting overall health.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- 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.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
JcuCairns, QLD
Bachelor Of Nursing from Nursing Assistance
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Feeding
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection Control
- Patient relationship building
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Relations
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient Assessments
- Light Housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Medication Administration
- Healthcare ethics
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Behavior redirection
- Supply Restocking
- Specimen Collection
- Database Administration
- Records Management
- Case Management
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Medical Records Management
- Time Management
- Vital signs
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Supporting personal needs
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Calm Under Stress
- CPR Certification
- Oral Hygiene
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Patient Positioning
- Observing responses
- Responding to emergencies
- Injury Prevention
- Transporting patients
- Feeding Assistance
- Emotional and Social Support
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Emotional Support
- Patient Observation
- Wound Care
- Preparing meals
- Caregiver Relations
- Personal Care Aide
- Inpatient Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Documenting behaviors
Certification
- Basic Food Safety/Food Handler's Card(varies by location)-State or local public health departments, necessary in settings where food handling occurs.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - State Health Departments or Board of Nursing.
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant Certification (GNA) - State Boards of Nursing in some states.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Eventide Nursing Home
08.2015 - 12.2018
Jcu
Bachelor Of Nursing from Nursing Assistance
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