Mar'Tavia Mcgee
Monroe,LA
Summary
Experienced Nursing Assistant capable of collecting biological specimens,providing mobility assistance and managing emergencies. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Driven Assistant Nurse with hands on experience in geriatric care seeking to utilize background and training to take next career step with a respected organization. Strong patient care skills combined with the ability to clearly advocate patient needs. Demonstrated ability to foster meaningful relationships with patients and provide quality companionship to sustain their quality of life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Safety Attendant
Ochsner LSU Health
Monroe, LA
03.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient safety and well-being in high-stress environments.
- Assisted in implementing safety protocols, enhancing overall care standards.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess patient conditions and report changes promptly.
- Facilitated efficient discharges by preparing rooms for cleaning and assisting patients with gathering belongings as needed.
- Increased patient satisfaction by offering compassionate care and addressing individual needs in a timely manner.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, fostering independence and comfort.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, ensuring a safe environment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Direct Support Professional
Care Solutions
Monroe, LA
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Created and maintained safe living environment for patients, and helped facilitate activities of daily living (ADL).
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared living areas and nursing stations.
- Provided hands-on nursing care to patients under direct supervision and in alignment with medical centers policies and procedures.
- Assessed patients, documented and monitored vital signs and communicated changes to supervising nurses.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained clean and safe environments, adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks, demonstrating flexibility in fast-paced healthcare settings.
- Engaged in training sessions on safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, enhancing overall care experience.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avalon Place Nursing Home
Monroe,LA
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.
- Created and maintained safe living environment for patients, and helped facilitate activities of daily living (ADL).
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to case manager.
- Provided hands-on nursing care to patients under direct supervision and in alignment with medical centers policies and procedures.
- Assessed patients, documented and monitored vital signs and communicated changes to supervising nurses.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported bed-ridden patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent sores, joint degeneration and blood clotting.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Sensitive to needs of geriatric patients.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing - Student Nursing Association 2024-2026
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Richwood High School
Monroe,LA05-2019
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Richwood High School
Monroe,LA06-2018
Skills
- Catheter preparation and change
- Helping with medication
- Mobility Assistance
- Documentation procedures expert
- Collecting vital signs
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Effectively interacts with patients and families
- Monitoring fluids
- Established nursing procedures
Additional Information
Clinical Experiences:
West Monroe Guesthouse: Nursing of the Adult I:Fall 2024
St.Francis Medical Center: LTAC: Spring 2025
Ochsner LSU Medical Center: OB/Peds/Psych: FALL 2025
Ochsner LSU Medical Center: Nursing of the Adult II (Med Surg, ICU, ER, Telemetry) Spring 2026
Timeline
Patient Safety Attendant
Ochsner LSU Health
03.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Care Solutions
10.2021 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avalon Place Nursing Home
06.2019 - 09.2021
Associate of Science in Nursing - Student Nursing Association 2024-2026
Louisiana Delta Community College
High School Diploma -
Richwood High School
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Richwood High School