Alona Stoney
North Charleston,SC
Summary
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
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
01.2024 - Current
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by patients with mental health issues or dementia, maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
- Contributed to the reduction of hospital readmissions by closely following care plans and promptly addressing any changes in patients'' conditions.
- Maintained the cleanliness of assigned patient rooms, upholding high standards of hygiene and contributing to a comfortable healing environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community
10.2023 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Technician
Oaks At Mt. Pleasant
12.2022 - 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.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Greensboro, NC06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Patch Career Institute
06.2021
Skills
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Compassion
- Patience
- Empathy
- Recording vital signs and measurement
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Consistency
- Time Management
Training
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- Basic Life Support Training - [8-13-23]
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Technician
Oaks At Mt. Pleasant
12.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Patch Career Institute