Allison McCoy
Mauldin,SC
Summary
I have been working at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital on 5D Oncology / BMT for 5 1/2 years on night shift as a CNA. I am interested in continuing to care for Oncology patients. I provide compassionate and professional care of my patients. I have 11 years of experience in the health care field.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prisma Health
11.2018 - 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.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Delivered high-quality care to Oncology patients in hospital facility.
Night Shift Supervisor
Brookdale Assisted Living
12.2016 - 04.2019
- Assisted in training new employees on policies, procedures, and best practices for their respective roles within the organization.
- Resolved conflicts among team members in a timely manner, promoting a cohesive and efficient working environment.
- Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
- Developed strong communication channels between day and night shifts, facilitating seamless handovers at the beginning and end of each shift.
Med Tech
Brookdale Assisted Living
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
- Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a sterile work environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines for optimal patient care.
- Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Continuously improved skills through ongoing education and professional development courses.
Home Health Aide
Comfort Care Providers, LLC
01.2014 - 04.2018
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
Education
No Degree - Social Sciences
Troy University
Troy, ALCertification - Nursing Assistance
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC01.2016
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety Precautions
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Positioning Patients
- Patient Lifting
- Transfer Techniques
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient Care
- Geriatric Care
- Patient relationship building
- Transporting patients
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy Care
- Trustworthy companion
- Specimen Collection
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Valid South Carolina driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Restraint Application
- CNA Certification
- Vital signs
- Time Management
- CPR Certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Attention to Detail
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Calm Under Stress
- Bedsore Prevention
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prisma Health
11.2018 - Current
Night Shift Supervisor
Brookdale Assisted Living
12.2016 - 04.2019
Med Tech
Brookdale Assisted Living
02.2016 - 04.2019
Home Health Aide
Comfort Care Providers, LLC
01.2014 - 04.2018
No Degree - Social Sciences
Troy University
Certification - Nursing Assistance
Greenville Technical College