Vickie Richards
Dayton
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Bridgewater Retirement
Bridgewater
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living areas and common spaces.
- Assisted in the education and development of K-4 students within special education programs at Page County Public Schools.
Patient Care Technician
Sentra RMH
Harrisonburg
01.2010 - 06.2019
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities like bathing and grooming.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported nursing team by preparing equipment and supplies for procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Trained new staff on patient care protocols and safety procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Education
Lord Fairfax Community College
Luray, VA 07.2019 - 01.2019
Skills
- CPR, infant,child adult certified EKG , phlebotomy,vitals,child education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- First aid
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Patient care
Certification
- CPR 2024 ,CMA 2019,First Aid 2024 all current
Timeline
CNA
Bridgewater Retirement
05.2024 - Current
Lord Fairfax Community College
07.2019 - 01.2019
Patient Care Technician
Sentra RMH
01.2010 - 06.2019