Heather Purinton
Columbus
Summary
Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized and efficient in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. Focused Healthcare professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offering 10 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Columbus Community Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Social Services Assistant
Brookestone Acres
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
Inspection Associate
BD Medical
07.2021 - 01.2024
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
Activity Assistant
Maple Crest Health Center
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
Patient Care Technician
Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Patient Care Technician
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maintained, sanitized and cleaned equipment and instruments to meet patient needs.
Medication Aide
The Heritage Of Meridian Gardens
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Central Community College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Northeast Community
Skills
- Patient services
- Inpatient care
- Data Entry
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Responding to emergencies
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient-focused care
- Culturally-competent care
- Professional bedside manner
- Adaptable
- Courteous and Professional
- Flexible Schedule
- Computer Skills
- Computer Competencies
- Oral Communication
- Time Management
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
CNA
Columbus Community Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Social Services Assistant
Brookestone Acres
01.2024 - 01.2024
Inspection Associate
BD Medical
07.2021 - 01.2024
Activity Assistant
Maple Crest Health Center
01.2020 - 07.2021
Patient Care Technician
Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center
09.2019 - 01.2020
Patient Care Technician
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
09.2018 - 09.2019
Medication Aide
The Heritage Of Meridian Gardens
02.2017 - 09.2018
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Central Community College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Northeast Community
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
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