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Mahrila Harris

Asbury Park,New Jersey

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Bayada Home Health
Red Bank, NJ
06.2017 - 09.2021
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • 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.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

CNA

CareOne At Wall
Wall Township, NJ
07.2015 - 10.2019
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • 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.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Certified Teacher Assistant

The Preparatory Academy
Jackson , NJ
08.2012 - 12.2015
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
  • Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
  • Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
  • Administered and graded homework assignments and tests.
  • Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.

Education

Associate of Science -

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
06.2009

Skills

  • Nutrition and Diet
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Critical Thinking
  • Basic Life Support
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • General Housekeeping Abilities
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Documentation Procedures Expertise
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • First Aid
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Active Listening

Timeline

CNA

Bayada Home Health
06.2017 - 09.2021

CNA

CareOne At Wall
07.2015 - 10.2019

Certified Teacher Assistant

The Preparatory Academy
08.2012 - 12.2015

Associate of Science -

Brookdale Community College

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School

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