Hallie High
Springfield
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate support. Committed to enhancing patient well-being and ensuring comfortable environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Walsh Healthcare Center
Walsh, CO
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments in compliance with health standards.
- Supported mobility assistance for patients, promoting independence and well-being.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, enhancing overall experience at facility.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Participated in training new staff on protocols and best practices within the center.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- 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.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Laundry Attendant
Southeast Colorado Hospital & LTCC
Springfield CO
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Operated and maintained laundry equipment to ensure optimal functionality and efficiency.
- Sorted, washed, dried, and folded linens and garments according to hospital standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies and communicated needs to management.
- Adhered to safety protocols and infection control practices during all laundry processes.
- Conducted routine inspections of linens for quality assurance before distribution to departments.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring optimal productivity and minimal downtime.
- Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature, and cleaning agents.
- Supported team members in completing tasks efficiently, fostering a positive and collaborative work atmosphere.
- Assisted with cleaning and maintenance of laundry equipment to keep machines in proper working order.
- Coordinated daily laundry tasks with other team members to maximize efficiency and maintain a smooth workflow.
- Demonstrated strong attention-to-detail when folding clean linens according to hotel standards.
- Collaborated with housekeeping staff to ensure timely delivery of clean linens to guest rooms.
- Examined dried clothes to identify stains, tears and issues.
- Contributed to workplace safety by following established protocols for handling hazardous chemicals used in the laundering process.
- Collected soiled linens and clothing and pretreated stains.
- Prepared wash solutions and added bleach, detergents and softeners to clean and maintain quality of garments.
- Operated laundry equipment and loaded machines, paying careful attention to capacity restrictions.
- Kept track of laundered items using an efficient tagging system to prevent loss or mix-ups during the cleaning process.
- Provided exceptional customer service while receiving drop-off laundry orders from guests.
- Operated commercial-grade washing machines and dryers safely, adhering to manufacturer guidelines and best practices.
- Improved laundry efficiency by implementing a streamlined sorting system for various fabric types.
- Maintained safety practices at all times to protect personnel and laundry loads.
- Assisted in reducing energy consumption by implementing eco-friendly washing and drying techniques.
- Increased linen longevity with proper handling, folding, and storage procedures.
- Ensured consistent quality control by conducting regular inspections of cleaned linens for stains, damage, or wear.
- Assisted with unloading and loading customer laundry items.
- Operated machines correctly by following machine instructions and safety regulations.
- Cleaned machine filters and lubricated equipment.
- Inspected soiled articles to determine sources of stains, locate color imperfections, and identify items requiring special treatment.
- Observed and adjusted machine cycle times, achieving quality results.
- Used special fabric treatments, borax, and [Type] cleaner to remove stains.
- Supported fellow staff members with delivery and pickup of customer orders.
- Followed environmental regulations when handling hazardous materials for laundromat safety.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Colorado Hospital & LTCC
Springfield, CO
06.2018 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments in compliance with health standards.
- Supported mobility assistance for patients, promoting independence and well-being.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, enhancing overall experience at facility.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Participated in training new staff on protocols and best practices within the center.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- 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.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Home Health Aide
Self-employeed
Springfield, CO
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Provided personalized care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted with medication management, adhering to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform healthcare professionals of client status.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with family members and healthcare providers.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Colorado Hospital & LTCC
Springfield, CO
06.2008 - 09.2015
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
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Education
High School Diploma -
La Junta High School
La Junta, CO05-1996
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- Companionship and emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Inpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Transporting patients
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Colostomy care
- Patient management
- Feeding assistance expert
- Specimen collection
- Light housekeeping
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Preparing meals
- Conducting intakes
- Restraint application
- General housekeeping
- Performing patient intakes
- Family support and assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Vital sign recording
- Documentation expert
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Admitting support
- Infection control procedures
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Monitoring fluids
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Collecting specimens
- Intake recording
- Toileting assistance
- CNA certification
- Vital signs
Timeline
Laundry Attendant
Southeast Colorado Hospital & LTCC
05.2025 - 09.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Walsh Healthcare Center
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Colorado Hospital & LTCC
06.2018 - 12.2024
Home Health Aide
Self-employeed
01.2015 - 06.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Colorado Hospital & LTCC
06.2008 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
La Junta High School