KARENA GAY
Crawfordville,FL
Summary
Seeking an opportunity to expand my knowledge on the physician assistant profession through shadowing. Motivated certified nursing assistant with hands on experience providing quality care to patients in outpatient and long-term care. Skilled in collecting vital signs and assisting with patient mobility. Possesses strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Provide patient care by doing lab work and venipuncture
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Eden Springs Nursing and Rehab Center
06.2016 - Current
- Aid with activities of daily living by assisting 10-20 residents per shift with serving meals, feeding as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning residents; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals; showering on their scheduled days
- Ensure the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough resident records and updating healthcare team on residents' status during each shift
- Provide excellent customer service to 10-20 residents during a shift as well as their family members when answering questions and assisting with tasks such as: getting out of bed in the morning, getting dressed for family or doctor visits, and delivering meals to their rooms
- Ensure that all assigned tasks are completed by end of shift by maintaining excellent time management and creating a plan to get necessary tasks done with great organizational skills
- Efficiently complete tasks by collaborating with coworkers and guaranteeing that assigned residents are properly taking care of at all times during the shift
- Maintain great relationships with residents by being an attentive listener, being gratuitous, and showing empathy at all times.
WAITRESS
Spring Creek Restaurant
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Wrote 10-20 patrons' food orders on order slips or memorized orders for transmittal to kitchen staff
- Prepared 10-20 checks per shift that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes
- Explained how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods to inquiring customers
- Communicated professionally with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08.2020
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - GENERAL TRANSFER
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05.2018
Skills
- Recording Vital Signs
- ADLs Assistance
- Infection Control Procedures
- Transporting Patients
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant Basic Life Support
Timeline
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
WAITRESS
Spring Creek Restaurant
07.2018 - 10.2018
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Eden Springs Nursing and Rehab Center
06.2016 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY
Florida State University
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - GENERAL TRANSFER
Tallahassee Community College
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