Akura Watts
Kingsport,TN
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. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Holston Valley Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
CNA Sitter
Care Central
01.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN05.2024
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dressing Assistance
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Time Management
- CPR Certification
- Multitasking Abilities
- Stress Management
- Toileting Assistance
- Bathing Assistance
- Patient-Focused Care
- Mobility Assistance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Holston Valley Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
CNA Sitter
Care Central
01.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast State Community College
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
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