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, NYBachelor of Science - Nursing
International University of The Caribbean
Kingston, Jamaica WiAssociate of Science - Nursing
AMG School of Nursing
Brooklyn, NY05-2022
High School Diploma -
BB Coke High School
Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica W.I07-2003
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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