Markita McLean
FAYETTEVILLE,North Carolina
Summary
I became a CNA in 2017. I went straight back to school to become a CNA2 in 2018. I started working where I did my clinicals. I became a CNA to help people and encourage people to get better. I seen a lot and years I've been in the healthcare field , and I love what I do. Every day is a learning experience and I am open to learning new thing to enhance my career.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
UNC Rex Healthcare
4420 Lake Boone Trail Raleigh, NC 27607
12.2019 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in [Number]-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- blood glucose
- insert foley cath
- straight cath
Certified Nursing Assistant 2
Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital
Fayetteville, NC
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Wound care
- Checked glucose
- provided postmortem care
- suction tracheostomy
- inserted foley catheter on patients
- straight cath patients
- irrigated rectal tubes
Education
Nursing Assistance 2
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC04.2018
Nursing Assistance
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC12.2017
GED -
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC04.2012
Skills
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Charting Expertise
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Case Management
- Family Support and Assistance
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Responding to Emergencies
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Recording Vital Signs
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Reading Comprehension
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Active Listening
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Disability Care
- Trustworthy Companion
- Intake Recording
- Oral Hygiene
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Assessments
- Admitting Support
- Light Housekeeping
- Inpatient Care
- Collecting Specimens
- Time Management
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Restock Shelves
- Observation Documentation
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Infection Control
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Quick Problem Solver
- Documenting Behaviors
Accomplishments
Received a Making a Difference Award for Q3 in 2021
In May of 2020 I Received Employee of the month
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
UNC Rex Healthcare
12.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant 2
Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital
12.2017 - 09.2019
Nursing Assistance 2
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Nursing Assistance
Fayetteville Technical Community College
GED -
Richmond Community College