JNazja Whitaker
Columbia,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
George Washington University Hospital
North West, DC
05.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Lorien Columbia
Columbia, MD
03.2020 - 07.2024
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming elderly patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as feeding, toileting and ambulation.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Home Health Aide
Charter Senior Living
Silver Spring, MD
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Forestville Health and Rehabilitation Center
Forestville, MD
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming elderly patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions on electronic medical records system.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for geriatric patients.
- Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance or support in a timely manner.
- Encouraged independence among elderly residents by assisting them with activities that promote self-care skills.
- Transported geriatric patients safely from one location to another using wheelchairs or gurneys when necessary.
- Facilitated recreational activities designed specifically for the elderly population such as bingo, arts and crafts and board games.
Customer Service Cashier
Towne Park
Arundel, MD
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Operated cash registers to process payments for goods and services.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift.
- Processed credit card transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Informed customers about product pricing and answered questions regarding products and services available in the store.
- Maintained cleanliness of the checkout area by sweeping floors, emptying trash cans.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures such as counting money in cash drawers and checking bank deposits against total sales receipts for accuracy.
- Followed established loss prevention procedures when dealing with suspicious customers or activities.
- Assisted co-workers with tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations of the store.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laurel High School
Laurel, MD06-2016
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FLSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Education
- ADL support
- Information Protection
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Services
- Data Collection
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient positioning understanding
- Restocking supplies
- Feeding Assistance
Affiliations
- I volunteered in a salon during high school for cosmetology. Assisting professionals with housekeeping of the salon, answering calls that came into the salon, and also helping clients shampoos and hair prep.
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant of December 2017 Care X-pert Academy
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant of May 2018 Care X-pert Academy
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
George Washington University Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Charter Senior Living
11.2021 - 02.2023
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Lorien Columbia
03.2020 - 07.2024
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Forestville Health and Rehabilitation Center
10.2018 - 03.2020
Customer Service Cashier
Towne Park
01.2017 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Laurel High School
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater