Itoyia Gordon
Independence,MO
Summary
Certified healthcare professional with solid experience in patient care and support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene, and mobility assistance. Known for compassionate care, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
Kansas City Hospice Palliative Care
03.2018 - Current
- Assist patience with the activities of daily living and personal needs, including bathing, shampooing, shaving, meals and etc.
- Provides assistance with ambulation, range of motion exercises, eating for the patient.
- Document activities according to agency guidelines and documents client care plans.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in the field of Certified Nurse Assistance.
- Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an attentive liaison during shift handovers and interdisciplinary meetings.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Zach Group
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Preparation To Become A LPN
Donnelly College
Kansas City, MO01-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MO01-1998
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Missouri League of Nursing , Home Administrators
Kansas City, MO01-1994
High School Diploma -
Southwest Science And Math High School
Kansas City, MO05-1992
Skills
- Reliable team player
- Healthcare ethics
- End of life care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Family support and assistance
- Understands medical procedures
- Collecting vital signs
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Observation Documentation
- Compassionate
- Basic Life Support
- Compassionate Care
- over 5 years of customer service
- Flexible and willing to learn new skills sets
- exceptional written to learn new skills sets
- experienced user in word, excel, power point, and email services (outlook)
- Ability to multi-task, this includes ability to understand multiple tasks and multiple levels of benefits within each job tasks
- Ability to remain focused and productive each day through task assigned
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Kansas City Hospice Palliative Care
03.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Zach Group
01.2012 - 01.2017
Preparation To Become A LPN
Donnelly College
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Penn Valley Community College
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Missouri League of Nursing , Home Administrators
High School Diploma -
Southwest Science And Math High School
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