Earldean M. Allen
Gwynn Oak,MD
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with 26 years experience in various clinical settings Dedication to high quality and safe patient focused care Effective , efficient and reliable interdisciplinary team membership Positive role model with experience cultivating cohesive team dynamics
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician/Sterile Processing Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
01.2019 - Current
- Assists with direct patient care procedures under the direction of the Registered Nurse
- Observes patients condition and documents vital signs and O2 saturation.Reports changes to responsible
- RN
- Measure and records intake and output processes appropriately
- Prepares surgical instruments and equipment for material processing exchange
- Clean and organize surgical instruments into correct BIO trays before transporting to CSP
- Put away sterile instruments in proper place
- Routine check for expired dates on surgical instruments
- Help ensure proper trays are available through communication with CSP reps
- Order supplies for unit and restock instruments
- Assist patient’s with ADL’S
- Assist patient transferring from bed to wheelchair
- Assist patient’s in range of motion exercise
- Preform bladder scan readings
- Proficiency in bladder Catheterization
Certified Nursing assistant
PerDiemer Health
Owings Mills, Md
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for direct patient care, for individuals as assigned, including but not limited to obtaining vital signs, providing personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, recording data, documenting in EMR in collaboration with the Patient care RN, maintaining HIPPA Standards
- Adhere to safety policies and provide support to peers in transfer and toileting activities
- Maintain observation for safety checks and environmental fall risk and report findings to the Patient care team
- Competent performance managing personal care for patients with, but not limited to, SCI, CVA and TBI
- Round on Unit facilitating Joint Commission Readiness
- Proficient with EPIC documentation
Geriatric Nursing Assistant / Medication Technician
Charlestown Retirement Community, Earldean Allen
Catonsville, MD.
01.2011 - 11.2015
- Promoted and modeled a kind and compassionate environment for residents, their families and caregivers utilizing active and empathetic listening skills
- Performed glucose and urine testing
- Obtained and recorded vital signs
- Assisted in administration of tube feedings, medications and injections
- Facilitated on-going observation of resident needs and supported the plan of care for quality outcomes
- Educated new staff on quality control practices and procedures
- Strong background with CVA, Alzheimer and Early dementia care, functioned as an advocate and provided compassionate care and guidance
Housing Manager / Medication Technician
The ARC of Ann Arundel County
Annapolis, MD.
05.2008 - 10.2010
- Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions, communicated directly with interdepartmental management and clients to facilitate goals
- Obtained certificates, clearance, and necessary documents from local, state and federal agencies, verified data integrity and accuracy
- Developed performance standards for employee evaluations, resulting in marked motivation and actual performance improvements
- Managed general office duties, as well as responded to Customer requests
Patient Care Associate
Harbor Hospital
Baltimore, MD.
06.2005 - 11.2007
- All CNA duties to facilitate activities of daily care promoting support for independent function
- Complied with all facility policies and procedures including HIPPA, Joint Commission compliance, and quality improvement practices
- Maintained observations, obtained and recorded vital signs and reported subtle changes appropriately
- Promoted a clean and safe environment remaining accountable to patients preferences and the professional team expectations
Shipping / Receiving Manager
Fila Warehouse
Baltimore, MD
06.1995 - 10.2000
- Managed account information, payment details, verifying data for accuracy
- Analyzed departmental documents for accurate distribution
- General office duties including filing, scanning and logging information into computer system
- Customer service activities
Manager Assistant
McDonald's Restaurant
04.1992 - 06.1995
- Created employee training and development manual
- Involved in hiring, screening, interviewing and testing new candidates
- Coordinated scheduling for management team
- Maintained employee HR files for new hires, transfers, promotions, job changes and terminations
- Managed deliveries, courier services, and inventory
- Participated in company improvement programs, facilitated customer feedback and created plans for corrective action
Direct Support Staff
University of Maryland Medical Center
05.1990 - 04.1992
- Emergency Room and Shock Trauma Center
Patient Care Technician
- Performed all CNA duties, inserted indwelling catheters, performed
- EKG, venipuncture, specimen collection and analysis, managed tracheotomy care , wound care and participated in responding to emergency situations
- Specimen collection, venipuncture and urinalysis dipstick procedures
- Assisted physicians in surgical and non-invasive procedures
- Strict adherence with aseptic procedures and infection control
- Maintained compliance with equipment management and supplies
- Managed large patient population (20) providing education, venipuncture, vital signs, wound care with consistent observation, reporting findings or changes promptly to medical staff
- Interviewed patients and contributed to the documentation of patient information in the medical record
- Strong team orientation and able to motivate team with functional cohesiveness.
Education
Certification - Nursing Assistance
Maryland Broad Nursing
Baltimore, MD.12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Theology
Dominion Leadership University
Baltimore, MD.07.2007
Skills
- Sterilization Techniques
- Patient Positioning
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Willingness to Learn
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Observation Documentation
- Surgical Preparation
- EMR Updating
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/Sterile Processing Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing assistant
PerDiemer Health
05.2017 - 01.2019
Geriatric Nursing Assistant / Medication Technician
Charlestown Retirement Community, Earldean Allen
01.2011 - 11.2015
Housing Manager / Medication Technician
The ARC of Ann Arundel County
05.2008 - 10.2010
Patient Care Associate
Harbor Hospital
06.2005 - 11.2007
Shipping / Receiving Manager
Fila Warehouse
06.1995 - 10.2000
Manager Assistant
McDonald's Restaurant
04.1992 - 06.1995
Direct Support Staff
University of Maryland Medical Center
05.1990 - 04.1992
Patient Care Technician
Certification - Nursing Assistance
Maryland Broad Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Theology
Dominion Leadership University