Tallon Ralston

• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
• Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
• Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
• Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
• Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
• Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
• Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
• Transported residents within the facility as needed.
• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
• Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
• Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
• Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
• Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
• Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
• Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
• Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
• Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
• Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
• Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
• Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
• Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
• Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
• Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.

• Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
• Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
• Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
• Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
• Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
• Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
• Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
• Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
• Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
• Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
• Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
• Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
• Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
• Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
• Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
• Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
• Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
• Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
• Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
• Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
• Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
• Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
• Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
• Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
• Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
• Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
• Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
• Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.

• Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
• Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

+ Edit or add your own

• Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
• Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
• Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
• Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
• Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
• Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
• Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
• Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
• Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

• Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
• Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
• Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
• Implemented new working processes to deliver multiple improvements.
• Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.

+ Edit or add your own

• Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
• Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
• Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
• Regulated pricing, inventory count and supply during shift hours.
• Monitored employee actions for safety, sanitation and general housekeeping compliance, proactively protecting staff and customers from safety hazards and infection risk.
• Oversaw talented team by actively communicating project information, remedying issues and delivering positive feedback.
• Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
• Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
• Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
• Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
• Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
• Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.

+ Edit or add your own