Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Work Availability
Skills
Timeline
Generic

DEBRA SWAIM

9228 SUNSET LANE
Cedarville,AR

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong patient care skills combined with ability to evaluate and advocate for patient needs. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Mercy Hospital
Fort Smith, AR
11.2013 - 11.2015
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering Doctors treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Peach Tree Hospice Care
Fort Smith, AR
02.2012 - 11.2015
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to Doctor to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
  • Administered medications or treatments such as catheterizations, suppositories, enemas and douches, as directed by nurse or physician.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.

CNA

PRN Medical Service
Fort Smith, AR
08.2018 - Current
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Doctor's informed of changes.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

CNA OR

Sparks Hospital
Fort Smith, AR
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Doctors informed of changes.

CNA

B.A.T Home Health Care
Fort Smith, AR
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Western Hills High School
Frankfort, KY
08.1980 - 05.1984

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse

Skills

Transporting patients

undefined

Timeline

CNA

PRN Medical Service
08.2018 - Current

CNA OR

Sparks Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2018

CNA

B.A.T Home Health Care
01.2016 - 12.2016

CNA

Mercy Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2015

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Peach Tree Hospice Care
02.2012 - 11.2015

High School Diploma -

Western Hills High School
08.1980 - 05.1984

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
DEBRA SWAIM9228 SUNSET LANE