Emerald Abernethy
Hickory,NC
Summary
Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden. Expertise in a skilled facility, memory care or assisted living.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Grace Village Retirement Community
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises.
PCA
Springs Of Catawba
12.2019 - 10.2023
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Promoted social interaction among residents within a long-term care facility which enhanced overall quality of life.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Phlebotomist
Kedplasma
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
PCA
Residential Services, Inc.
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NCHigh School Diploma -
Challenger Early College High School
Hickory, NC05.2018
Skills
- Dementia Care
- Behavioral Management
- End of Life Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- CPR certification
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Basic Life Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
Certificate
Certification
CNA Certification course- NC Nursing Academy (September 1,2023-October 7th,2023)
CNA License- PENDING(Written exam passed) (Skills exam scheduled for February)
Timeline
PCA
Grace Village Retirement Community
10.2023 - 01.2024
PCA
Springs Of Catawba
12.2019 - 10.2023
Phlebotomist
Kedplasma
02.2019 - 04.2021
PCA
Residential Services, Inc.
11.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Carolina Central University
High School Diploma -
Challenger Early College High School
CNA Certification course- NC Nursing Academy (September 1,2023-October 7th,2023)
CNA License- PENDING(Written exam passed) (Skills exam scheduled for February)
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