Vicky Bush
Rockledge
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, skilled in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient wellbeing through effective communication and meticulous vital sign monitoring. Recognized for reducing fall incidents and promoting independence among patients with complex health conditions. I have received Outstanding rewards at Carl Vinson. I am fixing to graduate with my medical assistant CMA while currently pursuing my bachelor degree for healthcare administration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- 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.
- 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.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Certified Medication Aide
Addington Place
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization within the medication storage area, reducing potential risks associated with cross-contamination or mixups.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Education
No Degree - Certified Medical Assistant
Vidalia Medical Academy
Vidalia, GA02-2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2024
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA10-2022
No Degree - Medical Coding Specialist, & Medical Coding Scribe
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH05-2021
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistance
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville, GA01-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
- End-of-life care
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient care
- Transporting patients
- Blood glucose testing
- EMR / EHR
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Vital sign recording
- CNA certification
Accomplishments
- Achieved Outstanding accomplishments by completing task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop spreadsheets for current task to be accurate and efficient while completing projects.
- Collaborated with team of 22 nurses in training with lifts.
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
Outstanding awards
I had trained 22 nurses (RN,LPN,CNA) on different lifts the facility uses.
I use Excel spread sheets to help with current developing task that need to be accomplished.
Team-oriented with Management and other team members.
Informal Leadership with team members.
Emergent Leadership while being team-oriented with Management and team members.
Accurate documentation in EHR systems while following protocols.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
Addington Place
01.2021 - 06.2023
No Degree - Certified Medical Assistant
Vidalia Medical Academy
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
No Degree - Medical Coding Specialist, & Medical Coding Scribe
Eastern Gateway Community College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistance
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
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