Maria Zyra Mae Poral

PART-TIME NURSING ATTENDANT AT CAPITAL CARE DICKINSFIELD – EDMONTON ALBERTA (LONG TERM CARE)

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
• Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
• Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
• Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

• Assigned at long term care
• Performed all lifts; Mechanical, Sit-to-stand, and Ceiling
• Medication: Topical, Suppositories, Enemas, Eye/Ear Drops
• Computer Charting and Documenting: Progress notes, Daily care records, MAR for HCA medications, MDS tracking sheets
• Assist with personal care and all other skills within the HCA scope of practice

240 HOURS CLINICAL

• Assigned at Dementia Unit and Assisted Living Unit
• Observe, Interact and focus on communication
• Assist with morning care, perineal care, oral care, feeding, toileting, bathing, brief application and removal
• Dressing, transfers with the use of the lift
• Encourage residents to join activities

80 HOURS CLINICAL