Debra John
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with recent acquisition of Certified Medication Aide training. Current student working toward Bachelor of Science in Nursing and seeking opportunity to begin career. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with coworkers and patients. Reliable and self-driven individual seeking to provide care in home setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver | Summer Internship
Babcock University Teaching Hospital
Nigeria
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisting healthcare professionals in patient care activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients
- Observing and shadowing experienced healthcare providers during medical procedures and examinations
- Assisting with patient transport within the hospital and to other departments or facilities for tests or treatments
- Participating in rounds with medical teams to gain insight into patient management and treatment plans
- Treated people from all backgrounds with dignity and respect
- Used active listening skills to communicate clearly in discussions
- Learned tasks quickly to improve performance
- Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development
- Tracked blood donations by labeling and preparing donor units for further processing
- Prepared food and beverages for delivery to sick people and those in need
Certified Nursing Assistant
Phoenix Senior Living
Atlanta, GA
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Medication Aide
Phoenix Senior Living
Atlanta, GA
09.2024 - Current
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements, monitored glucose, patient wellbeing and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication and compassionate bedside manner during medication administration.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Anatomy
Babcock University
07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Dumomde Training Center
02.2024
Certified Medication Aide -
Diamonds Training Center
Atlanta07.2024
Skills
- Patient care and hygiene
- Proactive Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Proper lifting and transferring techniques
- Basic wound care and dressing changes
- Infection control and hygiene protocols
- Medical terminology and documentation
- CPR Certification
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
LANGUAGES
English
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Medication Aide
- CPR certified
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Phoenix Senior Living
09.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Phoenix Senior Living
04.2024 - Current
Caregiver | Summer Internship
Babcock University Teaching Hospital
09.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Dumomde Training Center
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Anatomy
Babcock University
Certified Medication Aide -
Diamonds Training Center