Kristin M.

* Providing basic patient care and assisting with ADL's * Assessing patients and assisting nurses with prepping patients for procedures * Unit Coordinator/ Unit Secretary work * Documentation of vital signs, intake and output, specimen collections, catheter care, recording of height and weight * Ability to work as a proficient team member in a fast-paced work environment while providing quality patient care * Phlebotomy training/ IV insertion/ removal * EKG Tech training * Care4 charting experience, care documentation and order entry * Assist with patient nutritional needs * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Multitasking and ability to work under pressure * Knowledge of control, procedures, and infection control standards * Provided continuous safety observation of patients identified to be at risk for causing injury to him/herself or to others. * Ensured a secure and safe environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazards and observation of the patient * Performed tasks related to maintaining the integrity of patient care standards and efficient unit operations * Attended numerous continuing education classes on how to successfully and compassionately care for the elderly as a whole, patients with dementia, and how to attend to the family needs in such situations. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Employee of the month/ quarter * Excellence Award Nominee * Working on Wonderful Award * Standing ovation Award * Patient Recognition Awards