Akira Mason
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
CNA
Peak Resources LLC
Charlotte, NC
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Restaurant Team Leader
Wendys Fast Food
, NC
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC05-2027
High School Diploma -
Maiden High School
Maiden, NC05-2021
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Toileting assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Basic Life Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitoring fluids
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Infection control procedures
- Condition Monitoring
- Electronic Charting
- Transporting patients
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Collecting vital signs
- Responding to emergencies
Timeline
CNA
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2023 - 07.2024
CNA
Peak Resources LLC
05.2022 - 03.2023
Restaurant Team Leader
Wendys Fast Food
07.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
Maiden High School