ASSIATU HARDY
Maryland,USA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a solid foundation in clinical practices and patient care. Demonstrated hands-on experience delivering high-quality care in dynamic healthcare environments through extensive clinical rotations. Proficient in assessing patient needs, developing tailored care plans, and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Committed to leveraging skills in patient education and technology adoption to enhance compassionate, patient-centered care across diverse medical settings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family Nursing Care Nursing Agency
Silver Spring, MD
06.2005 - Current
- Assisted patients with meal preparation and feeding support.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, ambulation, and personal hygiene.
- Transported patients to medical appointments, and facilitated safe transfers between bed and wheelchair.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, including laundry, and grocery shopping.
- Maintained patient hygiene by cleaning fingernails, and ensuring overall well-being.
Endoscopy Technician
Greenbelt Endoscopic Center
Greenbelt, MD
01.2003 - 05.2005
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Calibrated video monitors prior to each procedure as required by departmental policy.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for endoscopic suite operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique principles when preparing patients for procedures.
Nursing Technician
Montgomery General Hospital
Olney, MD
12.1996 - 01.2003
- Assisted with meal prep, feeding, and daily activities (ADLs) such as bathing and ambulation
- Transported patients to appointments and supported safe transfers between bed and wheelchair
- Performed light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and grocery shopping
- Maintained personal hygiene by cleaning fingernails and ensuring comfort
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Asbury Methodist Village
Gaithersburg, MD
06.1994 - 12.1996
- Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance or support in a timely manner.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as feeding, toileting and ambulation.
- Attended continuing education classes related to geriatrics nursing assistant duties in order to stay current on best practices.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan of care changes.
- Promptly reported any changes in patient condition or behavior observed during shift hours.
- Observed safety precautions while providing hands-on assistance with basic hygiene needs like showering or shaving.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenbelt Nursing Center
01.1991 - 06.1994
- Provided compassionate assistance to patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding support, fluid encouragement, grooming, oral care, and shaving.
- Accurately document patient intake and output in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and weight measurements.
- Assisted with ambulation, ensured patient safety, and promptly responded to call bells and bathroom requests.
- Supported the repositioning of immobilized patients every two hours to prevent pressure ulcers, and enhance overall comfort.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
01.2022
Nursing Prerequisite -
Mountain State University
01.2011
Associates - General Studies
Prince Georges Community College
01.2009
Skills
- CNA
- Clinical
- Nursing Technician
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Care plan implementation
- Medication and IV administration
- Healthcare ethics
- Clinical documentation
- Mental health care
- Charting medication administration
- Wound management
- Patient advocacy
- Nursing assessments
- Home health care
- Catheter maintenance
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Sterilization techniques
- Certified in CPR
- Endoscopy room setup
- Specimen collection
- Instrument care
- Biopsy handling
- Room preparation
Languages
English, Read, Write and Speak
Honors And Achievements
- Body Mechanics Certificate
- Nursing Technician
- Abuse and Neglect Certificate
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family Nursing Care Nursing Agency
06.2005 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
Greenbelt Endoscopic Center
01.2003 - 05.2005
Nursing Technician
Montgomery General Hospital
12.1996 - 01.2003
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Asbury Methodist Village
06.1994 - 12.1996
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenbelt Nursing Center
01.1991 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Nursing Prerequisite -
Mountain State University
Associates - General Studies
Prince Georges Community College
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