Carlena Turner
Warwick,RI
Summary
To gain a position within an organization that will benefit from strong achievements, signification skills, and knowledge. Extensive hands on medical experience in high energy on call environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care, including bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility, contributing to30% improvement in patient comfort levels
- Help carry out medical tasks such as wound care and vital signs monitoring with high accuracy, supporting20% decrease in patient complications
- Provide personal care for dementia/Alzheimer patients; de-escalate potentially dangerous situations
Restorative Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Assist15+ residents each shift with daily living activities, ensuring they’re on time for all meals and activities
- Assisted RN with daily routine lab draw and placement of IV’s for daily medications
- Establish rapport with team members, residents, and families
- Help residents with daily hygiene, including showering; oral and peri care; incontinence care; and minimizing rashes, sores, and soiling
- Support residents with field trips, arts and crafts, music, games, and reading activities
EMT-Paramedic/ Certified Nursing Assistant
EMSA-UC San Diego System-CDPH California Border Patrol (Travel Contract-Snapnurse)
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Vaccine Applicator administration of COVID-19 Vaccine
- Prepares station for vaccination process for administration
- Screening Patient as they come through California Border Vaccinating due to COVID-19 and Flu
- Respond to patients room/calls when there is emergency, gathering information and vitals signs
Emergency Room Technician
Piedmont Henry Hospital
08.2017 - 11.2021
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms
- Assisted with implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence
- Rapidly assess whether life-threatening criteria was present and took immediate action
Paramedic/ Safety Officer
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (AMI Healthcare Travel Contract)
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Provide cardiac monitoring, assist with cardio-version or defibrillation
- Assisted15+ residents each shift with daily living activities, ensuring they were on time for all meals and activities
- Established rapport with team members, residents, and families
- Under medical direction administer oral and IV medications via six rights, document and communicate clinical findings
Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist
Children Healthcare Of Atlanta
10.2014 - 11.2020
- Skillful and precise in performing venipuncture and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples; and verifying medical records
Paramedic Field Training Officer
American Medical Response
07.1998 - 09.2012
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalance, performed emergency care in challenging prehospital environments
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care Administered continuous12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Emergency Medical Technician/ Paramedic/Certified Nursing Assistant
Jackson Memorial Hospital
09.2006 - 08.2012
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
San Diego Medical College
San Diego, CA08.2022
Certification - Phlebotomy
Life Solutions for Health
Decatur, GA04.2014
Certification - Paramedic
Broward Community College
Miami, FL02.2008
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician- NRCPCT
- Certified Paramedic
- Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Home Health Aide
- Restorative Nursing Assistant
Qualification
- Adapt in creating positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment for staffs with diverse background.
- Strong team building and identifying the public needs and address any issues while promoting positive support for any program objectives.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, public patrons and other professional personnel.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Restorative Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2024
EMT-Paramedic/ Certified Nursing Assistant
EMSA-UC San Diego System-CDPH California Border Patrol (Travel Contract-Snapnurse)
04.2021 - 12.2022
Paramedic/ Safety Officer
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (AMI Healthcare Travel Contract)
08.2020 - 02.2021
Emergency Room Technician
Piedmont Henry Hospital
08.2017 - 11.2021
Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist
Children Healthcare Of Atlanta
10.2014 - 11.2020
Emergency Medical Technician/ Paramedic/Certified Nursing Assistant
Jackson Memorial Hospital
09.2006 - 08.2012
Paramedic Field Training Officer
American Medical Response
07.1998 - 09.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
San Diego Medical College
Certification - Phlebotomy
Life Solutions for Health
Certification - Paramedic
Broward Community College
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician- NRCPCT
- Certified Paramedic
- Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Home Health Aide
- Restorative Nursing Assistant
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