Earldrika Wallace
Arlington,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Lake Village Nursing & Rehabilitation, adept at enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy, I consistently promote independence and dignity while ensuring safety and comfort for all patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Lake Village Nursing & Rehabilitation
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
CNA
Forest Park Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
CNA
Sunshine Pediatrics
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
CNA
Ouachita Healthcare
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
CNA
Landmark Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
CNA
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2020
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
CNA
Haven Nursing Home
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Caldwell Parish High School
Columbia, LA05.2014
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Multitasking and organization
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Lifting and transferring
- Toileting assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Direct patient care
- Geriatric care
- Mobility assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Light housekeeping
- Inpatient care
- Pediatric care
Timeline
CNA
Lake Village Nursing & Rehabilitation
05.2024 - Current
CNA
Ouachita Healthcare
10.2022 - 07.2023
CNA
Forest Park Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2023
CNA
Sunshine Pediatrics
08.2021 - 11.2023
CNA
Landmark Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
08.2020 - 12.2022
CNA
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2020
CNA
Haven Nursing Home
03.2016 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Caldwell Parish High School
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