Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Andria Sayles

Richton,MS

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong charting and patient-care skills combined with ability to evaluate and advocate for patient needs. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education.

These skills were gained with more than 3 years of experience while working as a CNA professional. I am a compassionate individual with adequate technical skills to attend to patients in various healthcare settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

Staff DNA
New Orleans, LA
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Report to the assigned facility and unit.
  • Obtained a report and perform walk-through to ensure the patient well-being before the pervious shift ends.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Merit Health Wesley
Hattiesburg, MS
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

Acute Care Technician

Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
11.2018 - 10.2020

• Knowledge of how to read rhythm strips on heart monitors and EKG print outs.

• Drawing blood for lab work

• Obtaining blood sugars, restraints, suicide precautions, bathing, dressing, ambulating, and feeding.

• Charting concise and timely documentation.

• Checking and charting: vital signs, turns, rounds, weight, etc.

• Measuring and charting I’s and O’s.

• Collecting urine samples and stool samples

• Provide catheter care

• Communicate patient information to any involved health care team member.

• Shift reports and verbal communication.

  • Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to the nurse.

Direct Support Professional

Brandi’s Hope
Petal, MS
04.2016 - 01.2019

• Keep individuals safe from health hazards.

• Monitor individuals’ behavior toward themselves and others.

• Maintain patients’ records of problems and progress.

• Report any neglect, or exploitation to the appropriate authorities.

• Help individuals with tasks like cooking, cleaning, showering, toileting, shopping, and managing money.

• Teach the residents tasks that they can ultimately learn to do for themselves.

• Treats individuals with dignity and respect.

• Provides transportation to and from activities.

CNA

Bedford Care
Petal, MS
06.2018 - 09.2018

• Perform skin inspections.• Communicate concerns as necessary to nursing• Provides cares such as; nail care, dressing, weights, grooming, shaving,

Oral care and toileting.

• Assist with transferring, walking, and positioning of residents.

• Assist with feeding

• Charting I’s and O’s

• Assures personal and staff compliance to residents’ rights.

CNA/Clinical Assistant

Woodrland Clinic
Woodland , MS
01.2016 - 02.2017
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Draw blood/ lab work
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients.
  • Restocked supplies in front office and in patient exam rooms to stay in line with expected patient levels.
  • Assisted patients with basic care needs.
  • Equipped patients with assistance required for basic care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

University Of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Skills

Checking vital signs for patients and their daily monitoring

Maintaining privacy of patients as mentioned by HIPPAA regulations

Supporting patients and providing them with required advocacy

Obtaining blood sugars, drawing blood for lab work, restraints, suicide precautions, bathing, dressing, ambulating, and feeding

Navigate the electronic medical record to document the daily care of the patients to include: vitals, I and O’s, ADL’S, turns, rounds, weights, etc

Is competent in the patient interventions such as obtaining V/S and reporting abnormal values, and foley care

Knowledge of the operation of the patient care beds and the equipment used on the unit

Demonstrate aptitude for working, troubleshooting, and assisting the nurse with multiple pieces of equipment

Able to safely utilize equipment including, but not limited to: Medline SCD pumps, Portable and wall suction devices, Roche Accu-Check, and Accutor V V/S machine

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant (July 2017-Current)
  • BLS and CPR Certified

Verified References

  • Penny Deans (Clinical Manager)

(662) 456-0111


  • Precious Dyson (RN)

(901) 351-4399

Timeline

Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

Staff DNA
01.2022 - 06.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Merit Health Wesley
01.2020 - 12.2021

Acute Care Technician

Forrest General Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2020

CNA

Bedford Care
06.2018 - 09.2018

Direct Support Professional

Brandi’s Hope
04.2016 - 01.2019

CNA/Clinical Assistant

Woodrland Clinic
01.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

University Of Southern Mississippi
Andria Sayles