Sahar Azzi
South Wentworthville,Australia
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant in Training performs basic restorative and nursing services directed at patient safety, comfort and personal hygiene within authorized scope of practice. Delivers direct care to patients as directed by RN in charge. Maintains patient comfort and safety by following departmental policies and procedures and safety, environmental and infection control standards. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant In Training
Just better care
Ryde
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Maintained homelike environment for residents to support plan of care.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided assistance with ambulation using appropriate safety techniques.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up-to-date on latest developments in healthcare technology and practices.
- Facilitated socialization between residents through group activities and one-on-one interactions .
- Charted daily information such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages and daily inputs and outputs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality care delivery throughout the facility.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Delivered nursing-related services under supervision of Registered Nurse.
- Performed basic nursing procedures such as changing wound dressings and catheter care.
- Encouraged patients to take part in therapeutic activities designed for their rehabilitation goals.
- Reviewed dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences to implement appropriate diet.
- Examined patients to detect open wounds, bruises and other issues requiring medical care.
- Accompanied ambulatory patients on outside trips for medical appointments or recreational activities .
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Transported bed-confined patients to different hospital rooms and other locations.
- Supported resident interests and welfare by encouraging participation in events geared toward appropriate physical activity and social interactions.
- Administered drainage bag and tubing, leg strap, and other procedures to insert and care for catheter.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Learned and demonstrated proper technique for assisting patients in walking with or without assistive devices.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Observed behavioral changes in patients that may indicate the need for further medical evaluation or intervention .
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician or registered nurse.
- Supported nurses in providing direct patient care during shift assignments as needed.
- Assisted in patient assessments including physical exams and mental health evaluations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Obtained wide range of information from nursing staff about patient conditions, treatment plans and suggested activities.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Explained various warnings, side effects and dosage requirements of medications.
- Helped create a safe environment for patients by following infection control practices.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.
- Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Educated family members about proper homecare techniques following discharge from the hospital or facility setting .
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies according to established protocols.
- Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Monitored patient conditions on a regular basis and reported any changes to the supervising nurse.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Used play, conversation, art and other forms of self-expression to prepare patients for everything from routine tests to complicated surgeries.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to optimize comfort.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Counted and recorded inventory levels of unit equipment and supplies.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and transferring.
- Reminded patients to take medications and nutritional supplements to promote wellness.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient status and needs.
- Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma - Yr 12
Canterbury Girls High School
11.1999
Skills
- Customer service
- Solving problems
- Car I
- Active Listening
- Active Learning
- Social Perceptiveness
- English Language
- Clerical
- Patient Transport
- ADL Support
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Patient Charting
- Healthcare Competencies
- Basic Life Support
- Nursing Services
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Environmental Control
- Safety Standards
- Infection Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- File Management
- Feeding Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Educational Programs
- Toileting Assistance
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Care
- Supply Replenishment
- Data Entry
Affiliations
- swimming
- music
- cooking
- reading
Certification
- drivers licence
- Cert III AIn
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant In Training
Just better care
02.2022 - 09.2023
High School Diploma - Yr 12
Canterbury Girls High School
- drivers licence
- Cert III AIn
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