Certified Nursing Assistant
Louisville, Ky, Us
- Assisted professional nursing personnel in providing patient care- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, provide personal care, emotional support and perform more complex clinical skills under direction of professional nursing personnel- Provided general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary - Took vital signs- Prepared patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensured all necessary equipment were in the room- Maintained an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation and lighting- Assisted in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures- Assisted with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property- Answered patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responded as appropriate- Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performed routine treatment procedures such as enemas, applications of appliances for heat and cold- Able to release, remove and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensured patient is in proper position and alignment.
