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.
Hi, I’m
Julenia Yarborough
Rocky Mount,NC
Summary
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Wakemed Hospital
Nurse Tech
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including , but not limited to, bathing , mouth care, toileting, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning fingernails, bed- making, assisting with ambulation or transferring, skin care, and provide such additional care as required to meet personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Turn and reposition patients q2h.
- Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
- Provide patients with ice, fresh drinking water and snacks.
- Assist physician and nurses with physical examinations .
- Perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing.
- Perform pvr bladder testing.
- Collected specimens.
- Assist with admission and discharging.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Protected patient and personnel safety by cleaning work areas and disinfecting equipment after treatments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Healthcare Staffing Professionals Inc
CNA (8 Week Contract) Central Regional Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Provided help in Child/Adolescent Unit with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Performed scheduled Q15 patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Took and monitored vital signs.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Hillside Nursing and Rehab
Certified Nursing Assistant
07.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- 919) 556-4082
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in a 130-bed skilled nursing - assisted living - rehabilitation facility
- Assisted or provided residents with activities of daily living including bathing dressing, mouth care, nail care, turning/positioning q2hrs , changing briefs/ toileting
- Transfers using assistive devices
- Respond to residents needs by answering call lights
- Served or set up meal trays
- Passed ice, snacks, nutritional supplements
- Obtained & recorded vital signs, weights, fluid & food intake/output
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for all residents.
Transitions LifeCare
Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA)
10.2015 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Reported any problems and observations to supervisor and case manger as necessary.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Provided post-mortem care on daily basis.
- Maintained records of care, condition and progress through Cell Trak.
Case
Caregiver/Sitter, Private Duty
04.2012 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Provided ADLs to a total care patient that has dementia.
- Changed depends
- Turned and positioned bedbound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities
- Maintained clean personal areas feed and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to Family.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Interim Healthcare
Home Health Aide
05.2008 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Provided care to a quadriplegic patient by doing the following task.
- Assisted patient with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Suprapubic catheter care, empty catheter bag, changed colostomy bags
- Reposition q2hr, transfers by Ceil Lift
- Suction, apply ointment, administered prefixed medications under the supervision of a nurse.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress
Heartland Home Health And Hospice
Hospice Aide
10.2007 - 11.2010
Job overview
- Traveled to client's home or facilities and provided personal care.(ADLs)
- Monitor adequate fluid and nutrition intake.
- Observed skin condition and basic changing in body functioning.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks
Universal Health Care
Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2007 - 02.2009
Job overview
- At a long term care facility I provided or helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Transfers using assistive devices
- Respond to residents needs by answering call lights
- Served or set up meal trays
- Passed ice, snacks, nutritional supplements
- Obtained & recorded vital signs, weights, fluid &food intake/output
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the residents.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
Guardian Care Of Zebulon
CNA
03.2002 - 01.2007
Job overview
- 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.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Education
Wilson Community CollegeWilson, NC
Certificate in Dialysis from Dialysis Technology
12.2015
University Overview
Johnston Community CollegeSmithfield, NC
Certificate In from Biomanufacturing
06.2013
University Overview
Vance-Granville Community CollegeLouisburg, NC
Certificate from Nursing Assistance
02.2002
University Overview
Bunn High SchoolBunn, NC
High School Diploma
06.1999
University Overview
Skills
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Attention to detail verbal and written communication
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Multitasking Abilities
- Infection Control
- Aseptic Training (Certificate)
- Organization and Time Management
- EMR / EHR
- Understanding HIPPA
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Adult Care Home Medication Aide (Certificate)
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA)
- Non- Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Observation Documentation
- Ambulating Patients
- Mobility Support
- Patient Safety
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Cleaning Methods
- Disinfection Processes
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Universal Precautions
Additional Information
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
CNA (8 Week Contract) Central Regional Hospital
Healthcare Staffing Professionals Inc
03.2022 - 05.2022
Nurse Tech
Wakemed Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillside Nursing and Rehab
07.2019 - 08.2020
Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA)
Transitions LifeCare
10.2015 - 07.2019
Caregiver/Sitter, Private Duty
Case
04.2012 - 10.2015
Home Health Aide
Interim Healthcare
05.2008 - 01.2012
Hospice Aide
Heartland Home Health And Hospice
10.2007 - 11.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Universal Health Care
01.2007 - 02.2009
CNA
Guardian Care Of Zebulon
03.2002 - 01.2007
Wilson Community College
Certificate in Dialysis from Dialysis Technology
Johnston Community College
Certificate In from Biomanufacturing
Vance-Granville Community College
Certificate from Nursing Assistance
Bunn High School
High School Diploma
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