Erica Harris
Midway,FL
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in acute care and hospice settings, notably with Covenant Cares. Excelled in providing compassionate patient care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Adept at electronic charting and a reliable team player, my proactive approach significantly improved patient wellbeing. Skilled in safe patient handling and CPR certified, I consistently prioritize patient safety and dignity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCA
02.2022 - Current
- Provid high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assist patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Check patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
CNA
Select Specialty Hospital (Acute Care)
05.2018 - 11.2022
- 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.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- 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.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to support patient care.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of health issues.
Hospice CNA
Covenant Cares
10.2004 - 06.2018
- Monitored vital signs to detect changes in patient condition.
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care.
- Documented patient information to maintain accurate medical records.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide updates on care.
- Maintained inventory of supplies to ensure availability for patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times.
- Help with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
Education
Nursing Assistant
Lively Technical Institute
Tallahassee, FL10-2002
High School Diploma -
James S. Rickards High School
Tallahassee, FL05-2002
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Electronic Charting
- Safe Patient Handling
- CPR certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCA
02.2022 - Current
CNA
Select Specialty Hospital (Acute Care)
05.2018 - 11.2022
Hospice CNA
Covenant Cares
10.2004 - 06.2018
Nursing Assistant
Lively Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
James S. Rickards High School
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