Iyonda Reed
Brownsville,TN
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and HIPAA compliance, honed at Tennessee State Veterans Home. Exceptional at enhancing patient comfort and safety, evidenced by reducing fall incidents and improving care quality. Skilled in direct patient care and compassionate communication, consistently promoting patient dignity and wellbeing.
Knowledgeable dental assistant with solid foundation in patient care and support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and enhance patient comfort. Demonstrated efficiency in managing patient records and collaborating with healthcare teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tennessee State Veterans Home
08.2016 - 10.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alamo Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2008 - 08.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Covington, TN12-2024
No Degree - Pharmacy Tecchnician
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN02-2010
High School Diploma -
Crockett County High School
Alamo, TN05-2004
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Basic life support
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Coronal polishing
- Monitoring Nitrous Oxide
- Sealant Placement
- Dental Radiology
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tennessee State Veterans Home
08.2016 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alamo Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2008 - 08.2016
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
No Degree - Pharmacy Tecchnician
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Crockett County High School
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