Patient Care Associate (Cna)
CurrentMED/SURG TELEMETRY UNIT & DESIGNATED COVID-19 UNITExperienced in giving direct patient care to positive COVID-19 patients within my scope of practiceProvide advanced direct care for patients with acute conditions including: congestive heart failure, respiratory distress, and impaired cognitive functionsTrained in the Telemetry unit, with regards to isolation precautions and careful monitoringSelf directed with astute judgement skills. High level of personal accountabilityDiligently record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate within the Meditech systemAccurately measure and record intake & outputs. Reported any changes to RNProvide physical support to assist patients to perform activities of daily living, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising. As well as repositioning bedridden patients Q2HCollect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum and document collection on the Meditech system. As well as transporting blood/plasma PRN from blood bank, ensuring direct delivery to RN