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Arlesha Groomster

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Professional in healthcare field with extensive practical experience and strong foundation in phlebotomy procedures. Demonstrates keen ability to collaborate with medical teams, ensuring seamless patient care and effective sample collection. Adept at adapting to dynamic environments, maintaining high standards, and achieving reliable results in all tasks. Skilled in venipuncture, patient interaction, and maintaining sterile conditions, bringing blend of technical expertise and dependable work ethic.

Professional healthcare provider with extensive experience in patient care and support. Strong skills in vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene, and medical record documentation. Focused on collaborative teamwork, consistently adapting to changing needs and ensuring high-quality results. Reliable and compassionate, with strong emphasis on patient well-being and effective communication.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Assistant

HomeCare
02.2014 - Current
  • Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accuracy and ensuring patient safety.
  • Assisted in wound care management, following established procedures to minimize risk of infection and promote proper healing.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in nursing assistance practices.
  • Contributed to infection control efforts through strict adherence to hygiene protocols and diligent cleaning practices.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

Nurse Assistant

Brentwood Care
02.2018 - 06.2024
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.

Nurse Assistant

Maplewood Care Center
08.2010 - 02.2016
  • Monitored key health metrics including temperature, blood pressure, and glucose levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
  • Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Recognized potential emergencies quickly, implementing appropriate interventions under the guidance of supervising nurses or physicians while awaiting further assistance from emergency response services if needed.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Education

Phlebotomist - Phlebotomy

Med Cert
Maple Oh
05.2025

Nurse Assistant - Nursing

Med-cert
Maple, OH
04.2010

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient care
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Infection control
  • Emotional support
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient positioning
  • Feeding assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Patient charting
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Call light response
  • Personal care assistance
  • Clinical skills
  • Order of draw
  • Venipuncture technique
  • Blood culture collection
  • Specimen labeling
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Pediatric phlebotomy
  • Bloodborne pathogens
  • Proper tourniquet application
  • Skin puncture technique
  • Centrifugation process
  • Difficult draws
  • Patient identification
  • Phlebotomy documentation
  • Blood specimen storage
  • Needlestick safety
  • Blood collection equipment
  • Sample handling
  • Pre-analytical errors
  • Venipuncture
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Patient confidentiality

Timeline

Nurse Assistant

Brentwood Care
02.2018 - 06.2024

Nurse Assistant

HomeCare
02.2014 - Current

Nurse Assistant

Maplewood Care Center
08.2010 - 02.2016

Phlebotomist - Phlebotomy

Med Cert

Nurse Assistant - Nursing

Med-cert

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