Dawn Matthew
Hamilton,Bermuda
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Self Employed
Hamilton, Bermuda
03.2005 - Current
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
Nursing Assistant
Bermuda College
BermudaSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient mobility assistance
- Medication administration
- Daily living activities
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Self Employed
03.2005 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Bermuda College