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Akeria Barber

Jonesboro,GA

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel CNA

Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center
07.2024 - Current
  • Glucose checks
  • Assisted with transporting resident to and from appointments
  • Hoyer lift, Sit-to-stand lift
  • Answer Call lights
  • Vitals
  • Daily routine activities such as feeding, walking etc
  • Documenting on residents
  • Changing and emptying colostomy and foley drainage bag

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Mental Health Center Of North Central Alabama
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Monitored and managed functions and activities in relation to nursing specifications
  • Transported patients to and from facility for medical appointments and procedures
  • Observed recorded and documented changes in patient behaviors
  • Nurtured a secure and safe environment for patients their guests and staff
  • Maintained patient rooms by making beds, sweeping units and wiping down surfaces
  • Participated in treatment planning
  • Managed direct care with patients suffering from psychiatric disorders
  • Performed intake triage, vitals and assisted patients with mental health screenings
  • Conducted patient intake interviews, gathering vital information on medical history, current symptoms, and potential triggers for psychiatric episodes
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment by adhering to proper infection control practices and following established safety protocols

Travel CNA

Grady Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Vitals
  • Diabetic Checks
  • Triage
  • Daily Routine activities
  • Ekg
  • Assting with dressing Change
  • Trach Care
  • Epic Charting System
  • Colostomy Care
  • Foley Care

Travel CNA

Safari Healthcare
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Daily routine activities
  • Hoyer/Stand up lift
  • Bloodsugars
  • Point of Care
  • Vitals


Travel Cna

Maxim Healthcare
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Foley Care
  • Making and changing occupied/unoccupied bed
  • Bathing,Walking,Feeding
  • Vital Signs
  • Point of Care documenting
  • Colostomy care
  • End of life Care
  • Appointments assitance
  • Diabetic Checks

Travel CNA

GQR Global Markets
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Bloodsugars
  • Emptied/Changed Colosomy Bag
  • Input/output
  • Foley Care
  • Bladder scanner
  • Epic Documentation
  • Ekg
  • Trach Care

Travel CNA(covid Hotel Isolation Program)

Caliburn International
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Checked residents oxygen level and temp every 2 hours
  • Did wellness checks every hour
  • Administered Covid test and also communicated results
  • Documented on patients thoughout the day
  • Provided patients with 3 meals a day
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Warms Spring Medical Center
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during travel assignments.
  • Assisted nurses with patient monitoring, contributing to a safer and more efficient healthcare environment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
  • Point Of Care

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Cleanded and changed colostomy bags
  • Assited with G-Itubes
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Skies Health And Rehabilitation Center
04.2017 - 10.2017
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bill Nichols State Veterans Home
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • Provided nursing assistance to residents in a 120-bed long-term-care facility.
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performing lab draws and glucose checks, and providing pre- and post-operative care.
  • Adhered to safety guidelines; completed hospital’s three-hour Patient Safety Training Program.
  • Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients’ status.
  • Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions

Education

Nursing Assistant License -

Nursing Assistant Academy
Talladega, AL
10.2015

High School Diploma -

Benjamin Russell High School
Alexander City, AL
05.2011

Skills

  • Compassionate Care
  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Quality Assurance
  • Healthcare ethics

Certification

  • BLS

Timeline

Travel CNA

Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center
07.2024 - Current

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Mental Health Center Of North Central Alabama
03.2024 - 06.2024

Travel CNA

Grady Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2024

Travel CNA

Safari Healthcare
01.2023 - 09.2023

Travel Cna

Maxim Healthcare
03.2022 - 09.2022

Travel CNA

GQR Global Markets
09.2021 - 12.2021

Travel CNA(covid Hotel Isolation Program)

Caliburn International
01.2020 - 05.2021

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Warms Spring Medical Center
05.2019 - 09.2019

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville
02.2018 - 04.2019

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Skies Health And Rehabilitation Center
04.2017 - 10.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bill Nichols State Veterans Home
10.2015 - 02.2017

Nursing Assistant License -

Nursing Assistant Academy

High School Diploma -

Benjamin Russell High School
Akeria Barber