Diamond McKay
Jackson,AL
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
ATC Healthcare
Mobile, AL
07.2021 - Current
- Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff; perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens; transfer or transport patients
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Recognized potential emergencies quickly, implementing appropriate interventions under the guidance of supervising nurses or physicians while awaiting further assistance from emergency response services if needed.
- Assisted in wound care management, following established procedures to minimize risk of infection and promote proper healing.
CNA
Jackson Healthcare
Jackson, AL
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs; turned or repositioned bedridden patients; provided physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities; reviewed patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet; gathered information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities; recorded vital signs as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
CNA
Legacy Healthcare Services
Mobile, AL
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Vocational School Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Saad Healthcare
Mobile, ALSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection control
- Wound care
- Information collection
- Emotional support
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient assessments
- Feeding assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Staff assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Medication administration
- First aid and CPR
- Personal care assistance
- Clinical skills
- Call light response
- End-of-life support
- Physician order transcription
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
ATC Healthcare
07.2021 - Current
CNA
Jackson Healthcare
09.2018 - 02.2021
CNA
Legacy Healthcare Services
02.2015 - 06.2018
Vocational School Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Saad Healthcare