Alyia Parks
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westgate Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
Baltimore, MD
10.2024 - Current
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patient's needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, respiratory, catheter, pick line and heart rate.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Clinical Care Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available for use in patient care areas.
- Reported any changes in patient's condition to the registered nurse or physician on duty promptly.
- Assisted with feeding patients who were unable to feed themselves.
- Monitored patients' conditions by taking vital signs and observing behavior changes.
- Assisted nursing staff with treatments and procedures such as wound dressings, catheterizations, and PICC line care.
- Provided patient care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, ambulating and toileting.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained accurate documentation of vital signs and patient information in medical records.
- Assisted in the collection of specimens for laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus
Wilmington, DE
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate, and respiratory
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winslow High School
Atco, NJ06-2002
Skills
- Observing responses
- Transporting patients
- Documenting behaviors
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting specimens
- Vital sign recording
- Patient-focused care
- Catheter change and preparation
- Respiratory equipment training
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Medical records management
- Dressing assistance
- Specimen collection
- Reliable transportation
- Maintaining privacy
- Patient assessments
- Reliable team player
- Patient relationship building
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant-Certification 2002
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westgate Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Care Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
05.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus
01.2021 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Winslow High School
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