ALEECE BYRD
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Nurse Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted safety assessments on a regular basis for all assigned patients.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during difficult times.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations concerning the privacy of protected health information.
- Performed vital signs monitoring such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Monitored changes in patient symptoms or behavior, reporting any concerns promptly.
Patient Care Nurse Assistant
Metro Health
Parma, Ohio
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, ensuring safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Assisted with transferring immobile patients, utilizing proper body mechanics and lifting techniques to prevent injury to both the patient and healthcare staff.
Mail Handler
United States Post Office
Cleveland, OH
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
- Collaborated with other employees to complete large shipment orders and during high-volume mailing periods.
- Communicated postal laws and regulations to customers needing guidance.
- Operated mail room equipment or machines to perforate, stuff envelopes or apply postage.
- Transported patients between departments or outside facilities as needed.
Home Health Care Aide
Warm Living Healthcare
Cleveland, OH
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Home Health Care Aide
Horizon Health Services
Cleveland, OH
06.2009 - 07.2011
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH12.2026
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- First-aid and CPR
- Compassionate Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Clinical skills
- Patient Observation
Timeline
Patient Care Nurse Assistant
Metro Health
09.2024 - 03.2026
Patient Care Nurse Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
04.2023 - Current
Mail Handler
United States Post Office
04.2020 - 04.2023
Home Health Care Aide
Warm Living Healthcare
04.2019 - 04.2020
Home Health Care Aide
Horizon Health Services
06.2009 - 07.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College