DARRIYAN MASSEY
New Orleans ,US
Summary
Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with a strong background in patient care and administrative functions within hospital settings. Effectively communicates with medical professionals, patients, and family members to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and education. Skilled in physically assisting patients with daily activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, and toileting. Demonstrates a proven track record of building strong patient relationships to provide exceptional care and patient education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant ( PSYCHIATRIST Contract )
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Certified Nursing Assistant (LTAC)
Lambeth house (Kare agency)
New Orleans, LA
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Met with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to discuss how regular testing and vitals assessments can help effectively manage patient conditions
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting people with personal tasks like dressing and walking
- Used mobility devices and Lift-equipment to transfer patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Was in charge of monitoring fluid outputs, recording results, and collecting specimens for testing.
Certified Nursing Assistant “Contract”
William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital (psychiatric )
Weston, WV
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Evaluated employee performance on a regular basis, provided feedback, and assisted, coached, and disciplined employees as needed
- Was the primary caregiver for the residents and assisted them with daily activities
- Provided palliative care ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans in outpatient settings
- Kept track of resident responses, progress with approaches, and reported any unusual signs or symptoms to the medical staff
- Met departmental goals and objectives by implementing new in-patient care processes and standards
- Worked with patients who had a variety of chronic illnesses, including COPD and asthma
- Boosted patient happiness by encouraging them to participate in recreational activities.
Patient Care Technician (Med surg) CONTRACT
St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital
The Woodlands, TX
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Met with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to discuss how regular testing and vitals assessments can help effectively manage patient conditions
- Assessed patients with asthma, appendicitis, and hernias
- Double-checked that all forms/reports for each resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge were completed correctly
- Built relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in order to help patients achieve their personal care plan goals
- Assisted with ambulation and physical therapy by performing pre-planned exercise routines
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, and other hygiene requirements
- Worked with clients who had respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy, among other diagnoses
- Oversaw and maintained the patient rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Certified Nursing Assistant (LTAC)
Carrington Place of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Assisted with daily living activities and coordinated and ensured a safe patient living environment
- Evaluated patients' vital signs, documenting all pertinent data and noting any significant changes to report to nurse
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, and other hygiene requirements
- Worked with clients who had respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy, among other diagnoses
- Assisted a number of patients with their mobility and ambulatory care
- Prepared rooms for patients and prevented infections by keeping areas clean, changing linens, and collecting trash
- Provided immediate assistance to assess needs and pursue optimal care in both emergency and routine paging situations.
Education
Cna - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Renew Acceleration
New Orleans, LA06.2016
High School -
Edna Karr High School
New Orleans, LA01.2016
Skills
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Compassionate
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- Inventory management
- Inpatient care
- Outpatient care
- Data entry
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Pulmonary
- Recording vital signs
- Transporting patients
- Trustworthy companion
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Documenting behaviors
- Healthcare ethics
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Care plan implementation
Timeline
Nursing Assistant ( PSYCHIATRIST Contract )
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
03.2024 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant (LTAC)
Lambeth house (Kare agency)
03.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant “Contract”
William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital (psychiatric )
06.2021 - 03.2023
Patient Care Technician (Med surg) CONTRACT
St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant (LTAC)
Carrington Place of New Orleans
12.2016 - 06.2019
Cna - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Renew Acceleration
High School -
Edna Karr High School