Cambria Knechtel
Ellwood City
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with experience in patient care, focusing on vital sign monitoring and assistance with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe environment through adherence to infection control protocols and safety compliance measures. Proficient in recognizing changes in patient conditions and effectively communicating findings to medical staff, ensuring timely interventions. Experienced in providing compassionate support to patients and their families during critical times, contributing to overall patient well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Gale Healthcare
Tampa
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- 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.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
CNA
Quality Life Services new caslte
New Castle
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mohawk High
New Castle 06-2017
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Infection control
- Ambulation assistance
- Safety compliance
- Patient transport
- Range of motion exercises
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Patient transfers
- Clinical documentation
- End-of-life care
Timeline
CNA
Gale Healthcare
04.2022 - 08.2023
CNA
Quality Life Services new caslte
03.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Mohawk High