Virginia Maier
National City
Summary
Knowledgeable Restorative Care Specialist with proven background in delivering high-quality patient care and assisting with restorative procedures. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient mobility and improving daily living activities through tailored care plans. Exemplified strong communication and compassionate care skills, fostering positive patient outcomes and team collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Generations Health Care
01.2019 - Current
- Adhered to safety protocols during transfers and ambulation, minimizing the risk of injury or accidents for both patients and staff.
- Provided physical therapy support for improved patient mobility and functionality.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to alleviate pain and discomfort for better patient experiences.
- Administered variety of therapeutic treatments to patients such as range of motion, progressive mobility exercises and speech therapy.
- Communicated effectively with patients to identify needs and establish comfortability level throughout therapeutic exercises.
- Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of therapy session outcomes to track patients' progress towards treatment goals.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Utilized approved restorative approaches and adhered to treatment plans in execution of patient care.
- Monitored skin integrity regularly, implementing preventative measures to avoid pressure ulcers or related complications.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills while working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals on interdisciplinary teams.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Generations Health Care
01.2019 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Education
Certification - Restorative Nursing Assistant Certification
Generations Health Care
National City, CA05-2020
Certification - Nursing Assistant Certification
San Diego Medical College
821 Kuhn Dr. #103 Chula Vista Ca 9191410-2019
No Degree - General Academics Studies
San Diego Mesa College
San DiegoCertification - Activity Director
NCCAP
New MexicoNo Degree - Practical Nursing
Careers Developement Center
Newport News, VASkills
- Organizational Proficiency
- Effective Patient Management
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Effective Communication
- Thoroughness in Work
- Ensuring Data Privacy
- Rehabilitation Exercises
- Effective Transfer Strategies
- Patient Mobility Support
- Mobility Enhancement Exercises
- Hygiene assistance
- Assistive Device Proficiency
- Restorative Care Development
- Effective Body Mechanics
- Bowel and bladder management
- Injury Prevention Strategies
- Self-help training
- Willingness to learn
- Therapeutic exercise
- Exercise administration
- Cross-Functional team work
- Deadline-Oriented Task Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Generations Health Care
01.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Generations Health Care
01.2019 - Current
Certification - Restorative Nursing Assistant Certification
Generations Health Care
Certification - Nursing Assistant Certification
San Diego Medical College
No Degree - General Academics Studies
San Diego Mesa College
Certification - Activity Director
NCCAP
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Careers Developement Center
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