Ashley M.

As a CNA on a pre and post surgical unit, I took and documented patient vital signs, blood sugars, input and output of food and fluids, checked and emptied drains, helped patients bathe, helped nurses prep patients for surgeries, did check ups on them after surgery. I answered call lights and helped patients with anything they needed. I helped nurses change dressings and bandages and reported any needs the patients had that was above my license. I have also worked in a nursing home as a CNA. In Lewistown, Montana from June, 2005 to December, 2006. As a CNA in a nursing home I would help patients walk, eat, dress, bathe, and get ready for bed. I would take and document patient vital signs, food and drink input and output and physical activities. On rounds I would change, turn and reposition patients that could not do that for themselves. I kept patient rooms clean and tidy. Empty garbages, refill water jugs, restock disposable items for personal care, cleaned equipment and reported any needs above my license the patients had to the nurses. I would help nurses, patients and family members with end of life care.