Artavia Pricebey
Washington,DC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing-assistant
Temporary Help Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Nursing Assistant
Capitol City Rehabilitation Nursing Home
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Nurse Assistant
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- 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.
- Assisted in wound care management, following established procedures to minimize risk of infection and promote proper healing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Nursing Assistant
RCM Of Washington
02.2015 - 07.2018
- Maintained a calm and comforting atmosphere for patients experiencing anxiety or distress, utilizing effective communication techniques.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by diligently documenting pertinent patient updates for incoming colleagues.
- Reduced the risk of infection by maintaining strict adherence to hygiene protocols and infection control measures.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring, accurate documentation, and timely reporting of health concerns.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Nursing Assistant
Unique Rehabilitation Health Center
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized environment, reducing the risk of infection for patients.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning of bedridden patients, preserving skin integrity.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring and reporting changes in health status to nursing staff.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC05.2026
No Degree - Nurse Assistant
VMT
Washington, DC08.2014
GED -
Charleston Job Corps
Charleston, WV10.2006
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Feeding
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Recording vital signs
- Patient relationship building
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Assessments
- Computer literate
- HIPAA
- Case Management
- Time Management
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- CPR/AED
- Feeding Assistance
- Emotional and Social Support
- Wound Care
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Nursing-assistant
Temporary Help Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Capitol City Rehabilitation Nursing Home
07.2020 - 12.2022
Nurse Assistant
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
08.2018 - 06.2020
Nursing Assistant
RCM Of Washington
02.2015 - 07.2018
Nursing Assistant
Unique Rehabilitation Health Center
09.2014 - 02.2015
Associate of Arts - Nursing
University of The District of Columbia
No Degree - Nurse Assistant
VMT
GED -
Charleston Job Corps
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