Demetria Gaiters
Gardendale,AL
Summary
Patient-focused Nursing Assistant with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Homewood, AL
05.2024 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care.
Nursing Assistant PRN
Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Hoover LLC
Hoover, AL
03.2024 - Current
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
Pediatric Medical Receptionist/ Medical Assistant
Simon Williamson Clinic
Birmingham
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
SM School of Opportunity
Bessemer, AL04.2024
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Feeding
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic Charting
- HIPAA
- Specimen Collection
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant PRN
Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Hoover LLC
03.2024 - Current
Pediatric Medical Receptionist/ Medical Assistant
Simon Williamson Clinic
04.2021 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
SM School of Opportunity