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Lydia Renee Harrington

Chillicothe,OH

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Aide

ProMedica Hospice
Lucasville, OH
04.2021 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented any changes in patient status
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.

Nurse Aide

Courthouse Manor Nursing Home
Washington Court House, OH
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Placed and removed protective devices such as bedside rails and hand restraints to prevent patient injury during treatment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Used wheelchairs and walker equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom.
  • Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
  • Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
  • Collaborated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
  • Employed mobility devices and hoyer total lifts and sit to stand lifts equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.

Nurse Aide

Adena Hospital
Chillicothe, OH
08.2019 - 11.2020
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation. done EKG , Accu-cheks , bladderscans ,

Nurse Aide

Pickaway Manor
Circleville, OH
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Placed and removed protective devices such as bedside rails and hand restraints to prevent patient injury during treatment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Used wheelchairs and walkers equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom.
  • Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
  • Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
  • Collaborated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
  • Employed mobility devices and gait belts equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.

Nurse Aide

National Church Residences
Chillicothe, OH
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Used wheelchairs and walkers equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom.
  • Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
  • Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
  • Collaborated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
  • Employed mobility devices and hoyer total lifts and sit to stand lifts and gait belt equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.

Nurse Aide

Signature Of Chillicothe
Chillicothe, Ohio
12.2005 - 08.2017
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Placed and removed protective devices such as bedside rails and hand restraints to prevent patient injury during treatment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Used wheelchairs and walkers equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom.
  • Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
  • Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
  • Collaborated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
  • Employed mobility devices and total hoyer lifts and sit to stand lifts and gait belt equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.

Nurse Aide

Heartland Nursing Home
Chillicothe , Ohio
05.1996 - 12.2005
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Placed and removed protective devices such as bedside rails and hand restraints to prevent patient injury during treatment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Used wheelchairs and Walkers equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom. Walkers
  • Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
  • Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
  • Collaborated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
  • Employed mobility devices and Totals lifts and sit to stand lifts and gait belts equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.

Nurse Aide

Westmorland
Chillicothe , OH
11.1995 - 05.1996
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
  • Used wheelchairs and [Type] equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom.
  • Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
  • Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
  • Employed mobility devices and gait belts equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.used hoyer (total lifts) and sit to stand lifts


Education

High School Diploma -

Chillicothe High School
Chillicothe, OH
05.1987

Skills

  • Linen Replacements
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Observation Documentation
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Injury Prevention
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Fluid Measurement
  • Status Updates
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Ambulance Transfer
  • Universal Precautions
  • Monitoring Fluids
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Responding to Emergencies( falls )
  • Transporting Patients
  • Performing Patient Intakes
  • Collecting Specimens
  • Patient Toileting
  • Biohazard Disposal
  • Patient Entertainment
  • Managing Routines
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Wheelchair Assistance
  • Bed Transfers
  • Assisting with Daily Living
  • Catheter Care
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Patient Feeding
  • State tested Certification

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant state test Nurse aide for about 27 years

Additional Information

references

Becca Eblin

Phone number (740) 7012361

Years known 26 years co worker


Kay Austin

Phone number (740)4662337

Years known 13 years co worker


Faye Whaley

Phone number (740)4631618

Years known 13 years co worker


Michelle Imler

Phone number (740)7015534

Years known 13 plus years Co worker


Paul Cory

Phone number (740)2443919

Years known 13 years coworker

Timeline

Nurse Aide

ProMedica Hospice
04.2021 - Current

Nurse Aide

Courthouse Manor Nursing Home
11.2020 - 04.2021

Nurse Aide

Adena Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2020

Nurse Aide

Pickaway Manor
08.2018 - 08.2019

Nurse Aide

National Church Residences
08.2017 - 08.2018

Nurse Aide

Signature Of Chillicothe
12.2005 - 08.2017

Nurse Aide

Heartland Nursing Home
05.1996 - 12.2005

Nurse Aide

Westmorland
11.1995 - 05.1996

High School Diploma -

Chillicothe High School

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