Rachel E.

* Certification and Licensed as a Nursing Assistant-Current * Completed training as a Nurse Assistant at College of the Desert * Fluent in Spanish * American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification * American Heart Association CPR Certification * Over five years of Customer Service Experience * Oral and Written Communication Skills * Turn or reposition bedridden patients * Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising * Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet * Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff * Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff * Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities * Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine * Maintain patient range of motion * Efficient in use of electronic and manual blood pressure unit, thermometer, and stethoscopes Proficient in Microsoft Office Software