Certified Nursing Assistant
Cheyenne Residential
Las Vegas, Nevada Area
Assess patient condition by monitoring vital signs; recording intake and output; reviewing patient care journal; keeping family informed.Administers treatments by dispensing medications; changing bandages; administering oxygen; maintaining oxygen supply and equipment.Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying agency nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.Helps patients care for themselves by introducing and teaching assisted living techniques, such as using a cane or walker, using special utensils to eat, using special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene needs.Helps family members care for the patient by introducing and teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; putting the family in contact with resources for additional home care help; directing them to medicare reimbursement approaches for hospital beds, portable toilets, canes, walkers, lift chairs, wheelchairs, etc.Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; changing linens, dusting, vacuuming; maintaining kitchen and bathroom facilities, handling personal laundry; maintaining security.Provides nutritious meals by following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards; serving meals and snacks.Maintains patient's care by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs in the patient journal for the next caregiver.