Makala R. Dawkins
Johnstown ,PA
Summary
Compassionate, CPR-certified CNA seeking an entry-level position in long-term care to provide outstanding patient care as a dependable team member.
Dependable employee with top strengths in cleaning, multitasking and stock management. Focused on working quickly, efficiently, and diligently to meet all needs. Desiring a permanent position with room for growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ShiftMed Staff Agency
CNA staff agency
Johnstown , PA
08.2023 - Current
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
The Atrium
A choice community
Philadelphia, PA
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chapel Manor Nursing Home
Philadelphia, USA
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Providing great patient care
- Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them
- Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising
- Turning and repositioning bedridden patients
- Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences
- Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers and nurses about patient condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities
- Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff
- Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises or blood in urine
- Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements
- Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure
Volunteer
Keystone Job Corps
Drums, USA
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Lincoln A dormitory Sergeant of Arms
- Assisted cleaning in the dormitory on GI Night
- Removed snow around the campus
- Student Leadership
Hostess
International House of Pancakes
Philadelphia, USA
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Greeted guests upon arrival with a positive attitude
- Informed guests their wait time if there is one, monitor the wait list
- Seated the customers in an rotation for the waitresses and waiters
- Helped dining room staff by setting and clearing tables
- Replenishing/Served water & beverages
- Answered the phones to take To-Go orders
- Prepared To-Go orders the items for when the customers arrived
- Implemented a team atmosphere
- Wished guest a farewell and safe travels as they paid their bill
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Keystone Job Corps
Drums, PA10.2024
High School Diploma -
Performance Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA06.2017
Skills
- Dedicated Communication Skills
- HIPAA
- Empathy
- Vital Signs
- CPR
- Bedside Manner
- Hoyer Lift
- Repositioning
- Range of Motion
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid/AED certified
- Dementia certification
- Customer Service Certification
- Leadership Certificate
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
Keystone Job Corps, Drums, PA, Volunteer, 10/01/17, Present, Lincoln A dormitory Sergeant of Arms, Assisted cleaning in the dormitory on GI Night, Removed snow around the campus, Student Leadership
Timeline
ShiftMed Staff Agency
CNA staff agency
08.2023 - Current
The Atrium
A choice community
05.2021 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chapel Manor Nursing Home
07.2018 - 07.2019
Volunteer
Keystone Job Corps
10.2017 - 06.2018
Hostess
International House of Pancakes
06.2017 - 10.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Keystone Job Corps
High School Diploma -
Performance Learning Center