Certified Nursing Assistant
Powder springs center nursing and rehabilitation
Powder Springs
02.2018 - Current
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.