Chynna-Faith McDowell
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Total Home Health Inc
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
CNA Intern
Wyndmoor Hills
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Complied with company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to 4patients under RN supervision.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Developed personalized patient care plans to improve health and well-being.
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
Home Health Aides
Elite Home Care
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration
- Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets
- Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
Cashiers
McDonald's
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
- Supervise others and provide on-the-job training
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
Home Health Aide
Destiny Home Care
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands
- Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles
- Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Voter
Registration
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
- Persuade customers to purchase merchandise or services
- Circulate among potential customers or travel by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services
- Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
Education
CNA - Nursing
Quality Caring Professionals
Philadelphia, PA07.2023
GED -
Beyond Literacy
Philadelphia, PA01.2023
Skills
- Medical Reminders
- ADLs Assistance
- Care Plan Assessment
- Bed Transfers
- Laboratory Testing
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Bathing and Dressing
- EMR Systems
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Calm Under Stress
- Recording Vital Signs
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Patient-Focused Care
- Light Housekeeping
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
CNA Intern
Wyndmoor Hills
06.2023 - 07.2023
Home Health Aide
Total Home Health Inc
01.2023 - Current
Home Health Aides
Elite Home Care
07.2021 - 09.2022
Home Health Aide
Destiny Home Care
05.2021 - 07.2021
Cashiers
McDonald's
03.2021 - 08.2021
Voter
Registration
09.2020 - 11.2020
CNA - Nursing
Quality Caring Professionals
GED -
Beyond Literacy
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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