BRIDGET HENDERSON
Los Angeles
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clearview Memory Care And Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Santa Fe Heights Heights Healthcare Center
01.2021 - 03.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Nursing
Pathways College of Nursing
Carson, CA03.2021
High School Diploma -
St. Michael’s High School
Los Angeles, CA1992
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Safety Precautions
- Electronic Charting
- Wound care specialist
- CNA Certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clearview Memory Care And Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Santa Fe Heights Heights Healthcare Center
01.2021 - 03.2023
Certificate Of Completion - Nursing
Pathways College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
St. Michael’s High School
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