Maphata McDonald
Katy,USA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nurse Aide known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, medical terminology, and emergency response management. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management to ensure optimal patient support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2021 - Current
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Chandler Hall Health Services
Newtown, PA
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Administered care to elderly patients in a long-term, SKILL NURSING facility
- Duties included bathing, feeding, grooming, dressing, and elimination.
- Assisted nursing home residents with daily living, and recreational activities.
- Maintained patient records, monitored vitals, and reported to the supervising nurse.
- Performed light housekeeping duties as part of a comprehensive in-home care plan.
- Provided in-home companionship services to elderly residents in the community.
- Greet patients, serve meals, clean rooms, and ensure a positive living experience for long-term care residents.
- Utilized proper lift techniques to transfer patients from the chair to the bed.
- Respond promptly to all call lights in a long-term facility consisting of [number] beds.
Certified Nurse Aide
St Luke's Hospital Conroe
Houston, TX
05.2013 - 04.2017
- Observe patients' conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output, vital signs, and report changes to professional staff.
- Transport patients to treatment units, using a wheelchair and a stretcher.
- Turn and reposition bedridden patients, alone or with assistance in the lab, perform blood draws, conduct EKGs, dress wounds, and insert and remove IVs and Foley catheters.
- Clean rooms and change linens.
- Bathe, groom, shave, and dress, or drape patients.
- Feed patients who are unable to feed themselves.
- Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
Education
Diploma -
Red Oaks Nursing School
Houston, TX06.2011
Diploma -
Bryman College
Hayward, CA01.2005
High school diploma -
Buduburam Refugee High School
Accra, GhanaSkills
- Active listening
- Bathing
- Feeding
- Dressing
- Excellent patient rapport
- Quick learner
- Skilled in elderly assistance
- Strong empathy
- Compassion
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Houston Methodist Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Chandler Hall Health Services
06.2017 - 01.2021
Certified Nurse Aide
St Luke's Hospital Conroe
05.2013 - 04.2017
Diploma -
Red Oaks Nursing School
Diploma -
Bryman College
High school diploma -
Buduburam Refugee High School
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