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Althea Holness-Newman

Brooklyn

Summary

To create a positive and meaningful contribution to the organization by using my skills and expertise in enhancing its development and growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Legacy Home Care
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • 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.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Certified Nursing Assistant

King David Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • 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.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Patient Care Technician

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

ASA College
Brooklyn, NY

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

International University of The Caribbean
Kingston, Jamaica Wi

Associate of Science - Nursing

AMG School of Nursing
Brooklyn, NY
05-2022

High School Diploma -

BB Coke High School
Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica W.I
07-2003

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Compassionate
  • Basic life support
  • Bedside manner
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Recording vital signs
  • Safety precautions
  • Electronic charting
  • Medical terminology
  • Mobility assistance
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Patient lifting
  • Transfer techniques
  • Ambulation assistance

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Legacy Home Care
01.2024 - 03.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

King David Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2022 - 09.2023

Patient Care Technician

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
01.2019 - 08.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

ASA College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

International University of The Caribbean

Associate of Science - Nursing

AMG School of Nursing

High School Diploma -

BB Coke High School

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