Sierra Tracy
Knob Noster
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional offering several years of experience, with a focus on patient care, compassionate bedside manner and knowledge of optimal mobility to promote levels of comfort and support. highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include all aspects of ADL's including but not limited to vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and promoting obtainable independence for optimal patient outcome. Excel in leadership, communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient and staff support and satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Missouri Veterans Home
Warrensburg
05.2013 - Current
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
CNA
Ridgecrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Warrensburg
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warrensburg High School
Warrensburg, MO05-2010
CNA - Nursing
Warrensburg Area Career Center
Warrensburg, MO05-2010
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MOSkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient care
- End-of-life care
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Compassionate communication
- Health monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Wound care
- Lifting and transferring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Physical stamina
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
CNA
Missouri Veterans Home
05.2013 - Current
CNA
Ridgecrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2012 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Warrensburg High School
CNA - Nursing
Warrensburg Area Career Center
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Central Missouri