Andrew Mendes
Plymouth
Summary
Compassionate Lead Certified Nursing Assistant recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response procedures, and medical terminology comprehension. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient experiences and effective collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center of Plymouth
Plymouth
11.2023 - Current
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted nurses in the administering of medications and treatments to patients.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off of beds.
- Upheld infection control and prevention procedures with safe handling and disinfection protocols.
- Helped maintain welcoming environments for families, visitors and individuals under care.
- Maintained a safe environment for both residents and staff members by following established protocols regarding infection control procedures.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Encouraged family members' involvement in the resident's plan of care.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Assisted in the development of individualized plans of care for each resident according to physician's orders or nursing assessment results.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Guided CNAs to complete work according to state standards, HIPPA requirements and internal practices.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Promoted effective communication among healthcare team members through active listening skills.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barnstable High School
Hyannis, MA05-2001
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Patient charting
- Wound care management
- Long-term care experience
- Quality assurance controls
- Patient hygiene management
- Electronic charting
- CPR certified
- Problem-solving abilities
- Emotional intelligence
- Skilled nursing facility experience
- Self motivation
- Task prioritization
- Patient advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Mental health care experience
- Respiratory equipment training
- Medical terminology
- Rehabilitation care experience
- Disability care experience
- Delegation and supervision
Languages
Portuguese
Professional
Timeline
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center of Plymouth
11.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Barnstable High School