Laura Hogan
Mississauga
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, ensuring smooth operations and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and focused on achieving results through compassionate patient interactions and effective communication. Prepared to contribute positively to healthcare teams and patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
04.2023 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing all ADL'S such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Increased patients safety by using the proper lift that was needed, such as a ceiling lift, standing lift or a hoyer lift.
- Charting using the POC
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Working with a team of nurses and PSWs effectively and efficiently care for all residents and ensure all required tasks are completed.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Have worked all 3 shifts including days, evenings and nights.
- Have made sure to grow my knowledge with online and in person training.
Education
Nursing Assistant Diploma - Nursing Assistant
National Academy of Health And Business
Mississauga, ON06-2014
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Catheter care
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Patient care and safety
- Personal hygiene support
- Infection control procedures
Languages
English
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Level C
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Criminal Record Check
- GPA
- Dementia
- Butterfly
- WHIMIS
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
04.2023 - Current
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Level C
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Criminal Record Check
- GPA
- Dementia
- Butterfly
- WHIMIS
Nursing Assistant Diploma - Nursing Assistant
National Academy of Health And Business
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