Cherice Owens
Louisville,KY
Summary
Hardworking PCA bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
A compassionate Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
U Of L Hospital
Louisville, KY
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with diverse care needs for patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Helped patients' feel independent and dignified by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Food Service Worker
Sodexo / U of L hospital
Louisville, KY
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Followed established recipes to prepare foods using techniques such as frying, simmering and steaming.
- Recommended new menu items, food preparation techniques and food service process improvements for optimum customer satisfaction and sales volume.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
Operator Technician
Gazelle's cell phone company
Louisville, KY
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Rotated among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
- Assessed and corrected jams in equipment.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
- Monitored product flow through feed conveyor.
Food Service Worker
Baptist East Hospital
Louisville, KY
04.2013 - 06.2014
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Iroquois High School
Louisville, KY06.1999
Some College (No Degree) -
JCC College
Louisville, KYSkills
- Emergency response
- Basic nursing care
- Medical device products and services
- Patient positioning understanding
- Quick problem solver
- Meal preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Collecting vital signs
- Able to lift pounds
- General housekeeping ability
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Collecting specimens
- Preparing meals
Timeline
PCA
U Of L Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2023
Food Service Worker
Sodexo / U of L hospital
10.2016 - 01.2018
Operator Technician
Gazelle's cell phone company
02.2016 - 07.2017
Food Service Worker
Baptist East Hospital
04.2013 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Iroquois High School
Some College (No Degree) -
JCC College