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Alicia Carvin

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.

Personable and compassionate with natural ability to connect with patients and provide high-quality care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care techniques, combined with proficiency in vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through attentive and empathetic support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Legacy Ridge
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Dialysis Technician

Davita
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.

Ambassador

Amazon
02.2017 - 01.2022
  • Promoted good customer relations and premier customer satisfaction by demonstrating friendly demeanor and can-do attitude.
  • Greeted customers and clients to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Assisted team with operational policies and procedures to drive services.
  • Built relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and understanding between organization and community.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members and community members in diplomatic manner.
  • packaged over 10000 in a day
  • Trained employees

Education

Huffman High School
Birmingham, AL
05.2017

Skills

  • Infection control standards
  • Patient Care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Basic life support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Mobility assistance
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Monitoring fluids
  • HIPAA compliance

Certification

Patient tech certification

Certified nursing assistant

Basic life support certification

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Legacy Ridge
10.2023 - Current

Dialysis Technician

Davita
03.2022 - 07.2023

Ambassador

Amazon
02.2017 - 01.2022

Huffman High School

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