Jacqueline F.

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have been a CNA for a little over 20 years and I have a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), I'm a kind, loving caregiver and I enjoy being around people. I have assesses 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.