An interactive newsletter for the staff, employees and care providers of Advanced Nursing + Home Support.
A NEWSLETTER FOR OUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND STAFF
JULY 2024
advancednursing.care
OUR MISSION At Advanced Nursing & Home Care, our mission is advancing wellbeing. We do so by engaging the highest quality health care professionals, and by providing exceptional service at every level.
care providers
of the month
CHRISTINE FLETCHER
Christine’s nomination for Nurse of the Month is long overdue. She has a storied history with Advanced providing exceptional care to all the patients she sees. Her care is often described as “genuine” as its clear this is more than a job to her. She truly wants to advance the wellbeing of everyone he works with. Christine we thank you deeply for the kind and extraordinary care you offer.
JACOB COMMONDORE
Jacob has only been with Advanced since April and he is already making his mark. We strive to find the right fit for each of our clients and Jacob makes that so easy. He’s the type of person to make everyone feel like a friend, and go out of his way to make sure others feel comfortable and seen. Thank you for all you do Jacob and congratulations on your first time being caregiver of the month!
“Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.”
-Unknown
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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
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Annual Employee Appreciation Picnic Photos from the 2024 are ready!
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Introducing...
CPR CLASSES Our upcoming CPR Certification classes are on the calendar. If your CPR and First Aid are expired or
Upcoming CPR Dates:
expiring soon, please contact Christine to sign up. Please remember that we are only accepting certifications that have had a skilled component. Advanced Nursing and Home Care will be offering The American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Combo Certification at a discounted rate of $50. If you are interested in signing up, please contact Christine. We look forward to hearing from you!
August 30th
EMAIL CHRISTINE@ADVANCEDNURSING.CARE
ITK CERTIFICATION CLASSES AVAILABLE!
THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME CERTIFIED IS PRESENTED TO: You!
Our Training Center is officially open! If you would like to expand your knowledge and grow you skillset please let us know! We are offering courses specific to certain alignments like Dementia and Hospice Training as well as Hoyer lift and transfer training. If you have interest in these courses please call the office and ask for Daniel or Christine. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!
2024 IN SERVICE SCHEDULE
We had such a great time with you at our winter extravaganza we want to keep the party rolling! We will be starting quarterly in services designed to expand your knowledge, as well as have some fun all together. Below you will find the Inservice and party schedule for 2024. More information will follow in next months Compass. Thanks!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
Fall In Service
Winter In Service FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
CAREGIVER SATISFACTION SURVEY
At Advanced Nursing and Home Care we strive to ensure a positive and rewarding atmosphere for all CNA’s, LPN’s, and RN’s that we have the pleasure of working with. With that in mind there are always things we can do to improve. Please use the link below to complete a brief survey so we can use your feedback to enact positive change. Thank you!
warm welcome to our New Hires
YANAII
DEBORAH
INES
REDIET
HELEN
BLANCHE
ASTER
HAMELMAL
AMOUR
Meet The
Team
Jenna Bertrand Director of Operations
A highlight that needs no introduction because we know her so well, Jenna Bertrand! Jenna is our beloved Director of Operations and her hands in everything we do. She has just celebrated a decade with advanced and we are so grateful to have had her with us for so long. Jenna is also an impressive athlete and competitively bowls. Her personal best score is 265 which is quite close to perfect! She also is a dog mom to four pit bulls; Margo, Peele, Rufus, and Lola. Thanks for all you do Jenna!
July Birthdays to Celebrate!
ABERASH BERHE ADAMA SARR ADENIKE DAWKINS AIMEE DJIFACK ALCETA ANTENOR-PHILOGENE ALEMTSEHAY TULU
GEBREHANNA MESERET HABIBA AHMED HAJA CONTEH HELEN INEDU HERMELA SAMSON IMMACULATE AWANDEM JACQUELINE KENNEDY JUMMY GIWA KADIATU THORLIE KATHRYN VAN ALLEN KELEE BENNETT-DASH KRYSTAL MYERS LATASHIA PALMER LISA COOK LYDIA ANDOH MACOLINE NCHONGANYI MADIATU BARRIE MAKAYLA ROY MARIE MONEXIL MARIETTE GHOUMGA
OLIVE OCHAKI OLUBUKUNOLA ADEOTI REBECCA KALUBI RHODINE THOMPSON SHANEIKA BENNETT STACEY JOHNSTON TANDREIA BLASSINGAME TERRANCE FOLEY TIA BEJIGA TOBILOBA ADELEYE TOWERA NYIRENDA VELISWA NTSHINGWA VERONICA BROOKS YANAII WILSON YEI ESSOH EPSE KANGAH YOUJAY KAIZER ZENABU BLAY ZERENA AUSTIN
ALOYSIUS NJOKA AMANDA QUIGLEY ANTOINETTE MUNDLE ARLENE J BOWEN
BABETH STANFORD BERNICE AGYEMANG CAROLINE OKAILEY KUMASSAH CASSANDRA TEKE CESIA CIFUENTES TOJ
CHARITY CHUJOR CHARITY WHITTEN
CHARLOTTE THOMAS CHRISTABEL BADOO CHRISTELA SAINT JEAN CHRISTINE NOMBRE CLARISSE AYONG DENAY ALLEN
MARTHA COFFIE MATILDA MANTE MELVINA LAHAI MERON ASSEFA MICHAEL SMITH MODESTA AHANU NNEAMAKA KABIRI
ELIANE NGONG EUNICE MUTURI FATMATA KARGBO GAYNOR SAIDI
Daniel’s CNA Tips for Success!
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Have patience and compassion. It is very important to have patience when working with clients and their family members. Having the heart to do this job.
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Pay attention to details. When working with clients you want to make sure that you pay close attention to what your client is saying, and how they are behaving, especially if there are cognitive issues. If a client lives with family members, be sure to observe the interactions between clients and family members. Understand medical terminology. As a Certified Nurse Assistant, it is very important to learn and understand medical terminology. Examples of common medical terminology: Respiration (lungs), Cardiac (heart), and Aspirate (withdrawing of fluid, tissue or other substance, or the accidental swallowing of fluid or food in the lungs). Good verbal recall and understanding of medical terminology assists with the ability to convey medical information to nurses and even doctors on occasion, which is very important. Be a good listener. Remember that we are working with human beings. Therefore, it is imperative that you actively listen. As your client expresses his/her needs. Keep in mind that they may have something important they need to share, no matter how long it takes for them to tell you. Active listening makes your client feel important.
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Daniel’s CNA Tips for Success!
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Effective communication is KEY. Recognition of non-verbal messages Speak clearly, speak slowly, and ask the same questions of the clients you serve. Keep tone of voice pleasant Be able to follow protocol and work independently. Reading the plan of care prior to working with clients will help you learn more about his/her care needs. Follow all instructions provided by employer, family, and/or nurse. It assists with making sure the client receives the best care possible. Most of the time, you will be working alone in the home setting. Be sure to gather all the information you will need regarding the care needs of your client. Keep up on your physical fitness. Certified Nurse Assistant need strength and stamina for daily tasks like lifting and moving patients. Be sure to use good body mechanics to prevent injuries to the lower back, knees, etc. Take time for self-care, make sure to exercise, meditate, be still and relax. Keep all health appointments to help you remain healthy.
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Be positive. Always have a great attitude when caring for clients and family members and working with co-workers. Smile! A smile goes a long way.
2024 Payroll Calendar Pay Period
Pay Day Thursday, January 15 Friday, February 9 Friday, February 23 Friday, March 8 Monday, March 25 Wednesday, April 10 Thursday, April 25
January 1-15 January 16-31 February 1-15 February 16-28 March 1-15 March 16-31 April 1-15 April 16-30 May 1-15 May 16-31 June 1-15 June 16-30 July 1-15 July 16-31 August 1-15 August 16-31 September 1-15 September 16-30 October 1-15 October 16-31 November 1-15 November 16-30 December 1-15 December 16-31
Friday, May 10 Friday, May 24
Monday, June 10 Tuesday, June 25 Wednesday, July 10
Thursday, July 25 Friday, August 9 Friday, August 23 Tuesday, September 10 Wednesday, September 25 Thursday, October 10 Friday, October 25 Friday, November 8 Monday, November 25 Tuesday, December 10 Monday, December 23 Friday, January 10
15800 CRABBS BRANCH WAY, SUITE 350 ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20855
Multi-Licensed as a Residential Service Agency by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Health Care Quality, License #-R2467 / Nurse Referral Service Agency License #-NRSA071104 240-540-5343 | ADVANCEDNURSING.CARE
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