Desheonna Boatwright
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at New York Spine & Wellness Center, excelling in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and well-being while ensuring accurate electronic health records. Skilled in EKG procedures and committed to compassionate support, fostering strong relationships with patients and families.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant/ Triage (RX Medication Refill Te
New York Spine & Wellness Center
Syracuse, NY
07.2018 - Current
- Check and record blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and weight.
- Supported the implementation of patient care plans under supervision.
- Clean and stock examination rooms with necessary medical supplies and instruments.
- Maintained and updated patient charts while ensuring precise data entry into electronic health record systems for improved healthcare documentation.
- Answer phone calls, greet visitors, and schedule appointments in smaller clinic's.
- Processed medication renewals on prescription lines. Assisted with EKGs to support patient care.
Nursing Assistant ( Cardiovascular ICU Unit)
St. Jospeh Hospital
Syracuse, NY
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Assisted patients with daily activities to promote comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment to ensure safety.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging healthcare experiences.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Performed glucose checks to monitor patient health. Conducted EKGs to assess cardiac function.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
Syracuse, NY
10.2011 - 05.2015
- Help patients bathe, dress, groom, use the toilet, and maintain personal hygiene.
- Transfer patients between beds and wheelchairs, turn or reposition bedridden individuals to prevent bedsores, and assist with walking.
- Measure and record temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration rates.
- Serve meals, feed patients who need help, and track food or fluid intake.
- Monitor patients for changes in physical or emotional condition and report abnormal findings to nurses.
- Update electronic health records or charts with vital signs and care tasks.
- Act as a bridge between patients, families, and the wider nursing team.
Education
CNA Certification - Nursing
Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
Syracuse, NY03.2010
High School Diploma -
Corcoran High School
Syracuse, NY06.2009
Skills
Patient care
Patient feeding
EKG
Direct patient care
Vital sign monitoring
Catheter care
Healthcare ethics
Medical terminology
HIPAA
Timeline
Nursing Assistant/ Triage (RX Medication Refill Te
New York Spine & Wellness Center
07.2018 - Current
Nursing Assistant ( Cardiovascular ICU Unit)
St. Jospeh Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
10.2011 - 05.2015
CNA Certification - Nursing
Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
High School Diploma -
Corcoran High School