Patricia Mcdonald

Psychiatric Nurses Aide

Manitoba Developmental Center

09.2001 - 12.2024

Reduced instances of bedsores by regularly turning and repositioning patients as per care plan.
Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and demonstrating a willingness to help others as needed.
Maintained a clean and sanitary environment for patients, ensuring infection control practices were followed diligently.
Earned recognition from patients, families, and supervisors for consistently displaying compassion, attentiveness, and dedication towards improving overall patient experience and satisfaction.
Updated patient records accurately, enabling effective communication among healthcare providers for seamless care delivery.
Assisted in patient mobility, improving their physical strength and independence with daily activities.
Promoted patient safety by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and falls prevention measures.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in developing individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks based on urgency while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and addressing individual needs.
Ensured adequate nutrition for patients by preparing meal trays according to dietary requirements and assisting with feeding if necessary.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

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Psychiatric Nurses Aide

Education

High-school Diploma -

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Psychiatric Nurses Aide

High-school Diploma -

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