Ginger Caitlyn Tsinigine
PO Box 3692 Page
Summary
Highly experienced and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with over 19 years of dedicated service in home health care. Proven ability to provide exceptional patient care, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life for individuals with diverse needs. Adapt at managing daily living activities, medication administration, simple wound care when needed, and providing emotional support. Possesses a strong commitment to maintaining patient dignity and safety. Seeking a challenging role where extensive experience and expertise can contribute to positive patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Horizon Home Health
03.2006 - Current
- Provided personal care to assist the patient as directed by the Registered Nurse and in guidelines of the Plan of Care.
- Provided high-quality personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded intake/output, and signs/symptoms of complications to report deviations to the Registered Nurse Supervisor.
- Administer medications, injections and IV treatments when appropriate and monitored by Registered Nurse.
- Assisted Registered Nurse with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Provided additional care of ROM and simple exercises as needed and directed by Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Provided patient comfort by utilizing resources/materials, answering patient's questions/requests, and reporting observations to Registered Nurse Supervisor.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information and care activities in electronic health record. Maintaining established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted Registered Nurse with daily tasks for efficient patient care and reduced workload on nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Enhanced team productivity by completing 12 hours of In-Service Education a year, training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Attending in all staff meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Maintained work operations by following the company's current policy and procedures.
- Serving and protecting the organization's value by keeping patient confidentiality (HIPPA) and adhering to professional standards, policies, procedures, licensure, and federal/state/local requirements.
Office Assistant
Horizon Home Health
03.2006 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Enhanced office efficiency by organizing/maintaining paper and electronic files of patient and company staff.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Kept office supplies and patient supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted as directed by Office Manager or Director of Nursing.
- Audited patient charts quarterly for Admit, Recert, and Discharged patients by completing Multi-discipline Clinical Record Review, Visit Frequency Tracking Log, Visit Calendar Log, Visit Calendar Chart, and Medication Management Adherence Evaluation Form.
- Organized and maintained certain patient educational information for the Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing.
- Planned and scheduled Certified Nursing Assistant patient visits.
- Supported onboarding process for new hires, enhancing their integration into team with comprehensive orientation sessions.
- Assisted with public presentations and community events.
Education
Nursing
Coconino Community College
Page, AZHigh School Diploma -
Page High School
Page, AZ05-2004
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Strong communication
- Patience and compassion
- Complex Problem-solving
- Bedside manner
- Detail orientation
- Strong problem solver
- Adaptable
- Proficient in Advanced Wound Treatments
- Dependable Team Contributor
- Computer Proficient
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License - Arizona State Board of Nursing.
- Wound & Ostomy Care Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Horizon Home Health
03.2006 - Current
Office Assistant
Horizon Home Health
03.2006 - Current
Nursing
Coconino Community College
High School Diploma -
Page High School
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