Sheila Booker

Certified Nursing Assistant

Right At Home Health Care

01.2023 - Current

Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
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.
Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.