HYACINTH JAMES-REECE
Clover
Port St. Lucie,Florida
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
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. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Work History
CNA
Palm Garden Of Port St. Lucie
Miami, FL
03.2017 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
CNA/Med Tech
The Sheridan At Cooper City
Hollywood, FL
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
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- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- 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.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in [Number]-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
CNA
1st Health Systems
Davie, FL
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- 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.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
CNA
Covenant Village Of Florida
Plantation, FL
08.2012 - 12.2016
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- 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.
CNA
Miami Jewish Health Systems
Miami, FL
09.2003 - 10.2012
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
CNA
Villa Marie Nursing Center
Miami, FL
04.1995 - 03.2003
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Academic And Business Education Subjects
St. Anne's High
Kingston Jamaica W. I. 09.1975 - 09.1978
CNA/HHA
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL 09.1992 - 09.1992
Academic Subjects
Dunrobin Primary
Kingston Jamaica W.I. 09.1972 - 09.1975
Business Education Subjects
Oxford Commercial College
Kingston Jamaica W. I. 09.1978 - 09.1979
Skills
Documenting behaviors
Adaptable
Indirect Patient Care
Inpatient care
Direct Patient Care
Efficient and reliable team player
Compassionate
Responding to emergencies
Conducting intakes
Measuring bodily fluids
Patient-focused care
Observing responses
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Supporting personal needs
Recording vital signs
Companionship and emotional support
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Palm Garden Of Port St. Lucie
03.2017 - Current
CNA/Med Tech
The Sheridan At Cooper City
11.2016 - 02.2017
CNA
1st Health Systems
07.2016 - 01.2017
CNA
Covenant Village Of Florida
08.2012 - 12.2016
CNA
Miami Jewish Health Systems
09.2003 - 10.2012
CNA
Villa Marie Nursing Center
04.1995 - 03.2003
CNA/HHA
Jackson Memorial Hospital
09.1992 - 09.1992
Business Education Subjects
Oxford Commercial College
09.1978 - 09.1979
Academic And Business Education Subjects
St. Anne's High
09.1975 - 09.1978
Academic Subjects
Dunrobin Primary
09.1972 - 09.1975