Shirley Preston
Perth,WA
Summary
Dedicated Assistant in Nursing at Ramsay Health Care, adept in patient care and HIPAA compliance, significantly reduced fall incidents through innovative safety measures. Excelled in building rapport with patients, enhancing team efficiency, and ensuring high-quality care. Skilled in both direct patient support and fostering positive relationships, demonstrating a reliable team player attitude and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Ramsay Health Care
10.2005 - 02.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Ramsay Health Care
10.2005 - 02.2023
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