Makesha Graydon
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with 20 years of experience providing quality care to a wide variety of patients. Dedicated to providing quality services to improve patient outcomes. Eager to leverage my nursing expertise and continue growing professionally in the healthcare environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
Largo, Florida
12.2023 - Current
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayshore Home Health
Largo
11.2011 - Current
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Certified Nursing Assistant
BrightStar Care
Largo
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL08-2021
Certified Nursing Assistant And Home Health - Nursing
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL01-1998
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Patient-focused care
- Documenting behaviors
- Infection control procedures
- Vital sign recording
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
12.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
BrightStar Care
08.2016 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayshore Home Health
11.2011 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Certified Nursing Assistant And Home Health - Nursing
Ultimate Medical Academy