William Cochrane
Woodbury
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Nursing Attendant with experience at Lymgblomsten Care Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Successfully enhanced resident comfort and safety while promoting dignity and respect. Proven ability to communicate effectively with families and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal care and support for patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Attendant Registered
Lymgblomsten Care Center
01.2013 - 04.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in patient areas following infection control protocols.
- Communicated effectively with residents and families to address concerns and provide updates.
- Promoted a culture of safety by consistently following established protocols and reporting any potential hazards or issues promptly to appropriate personnel.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during shift changes by providing thorough hand-off reports and ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported needs of 8 residents under long-term care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Home Health Aide
Dependable Home Healthcare Inc
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided compassionate personal care services to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and meal preparation.
- Monitored patient health by documenting vital signs and reporting changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
Education
Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN08-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
City College of New York
New York (City), NY06-1982
Skills
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Patient lifting
- Feeding assistance
- Patient transport
- Oral hygiene
- Bedside assistance
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Documenting behaviors
Timeline
Nursing Attendant Registered
Lymgblomsten Care Center
01.2013 - 04.2025
Home Health Aide
Dependable Home Healthcare Inc
10.2011 - 01.2013
Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Century College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
City College of New York