Chakera Mathis
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Superior Medical Staffing, adept in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Leveraged compassionate bedside manner and efficient vital signs monitoring to enhance patient wellbeing. Achieved a significant reduction in fall incidents through meticulous safety precautions, demonstrating a strong blend of direct patient care skills and a commitment to healthcare ethics.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Superior Medical Staffing
Maitland, FL
06.2017 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Mental Health Technician
Peace River Center
Bartow, FL
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA03.2020
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Basic life support
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Transporting patients
Certification
BLS CPR Certification
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Peace River Center
01.2020 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Superior Medical Staffing
06.2017 - Current
High School Diploma - General Studies
Penn Foster Career School