Harvey Ezekias
Irving,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant dedicated to meeting medical and personal needs of patients. Delivered high-quality care and ensured patient safety while promoting satisfaction with facility services. Demonstrated strong clinical and communication skills, adapting quickly to new concepts and practices.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Villages On Macarthur Irving
Irving, Texas
07.2026 - Current
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to charge nurse.
- Responded to call lights and provided timely resident assistance.
- Repositioned residents to support comfort and prevent skin breakdown.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Documented care tasks and resident observations in shift records.
- Communicated resident needs clearly with nursing staff and care team.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Followed infection control and safety procedures throughout Villages on MacArthur Irving.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Patient Care Assistant
Joplin Mercy Hospital
Joplin, Missouri
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted Mercy Hospital patients with bathing, dressing, and daily hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Transported patients safely between rooms, tests, and treatment areas.
- Responded to call lights and supported patient comfort needs.
- Documented care activities in hospital records and shift reports.
- Positioned patients and changed linens to maintain comfort and skin care.
- Stocked supplies and cleaned patient rooms following Mercy Hospital standards.
- Communicated patient concerns to nurses and supported care team coordination.
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
Education
Seventh Day Adventist High School
Pohnpei, FSMCertificate - Grammar
Nukuoro Atoll Grammar School
06.1981 - 06.1989
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Dallas College North Lake
Irving , TexasSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient positioning assistance
- Infection control
- Medical charting
- Activities assistance
- Patient transport
- Care coordination
- Meal assistance
- Safety procedures
- Room stocking
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Calm demeanor
- Time management
- Quality assurance controls
- Electronic charting
- Linen management
- Patient care
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Feeding assistance
- Patient relations
- Supply restocking
- Medical terminology
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Companionship and emotional support
- Healthcare ethics
- Collecting specimens
- Personal hygiene support
- HIPAA
- Community activities
- Call light management
- Patient care and safety
- Fluid monitoring
- Patient relationship building
- Catheter care
- Patient assessments
- Patient mobility support
- Cultural competency
- Basic life support
- Quality assurance
- Light housekeeping
- Recording vital signs
- Patient documentation
- Catheter change and preparation
- Infection control procedures
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Villages On Macarthur Irving
07.2026 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Joplin Mercy Hospital
01.2024 - 09.2025
Certificate - Grammar
Nukuoro Atoll Grammar School
06.1981 - 06.1989
Seventh Day Adventist High School
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Dallas College North Lake