Marthedalla Belizaire
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Certified Nursing Assistant offering twenty years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Raleigh Court Health & Rehabilitation Center
Roanoke, VA
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
CNA
Berkshire Health and Rehab Center
Vinton, VA
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Patient Care Technician, ER
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Assisted in patient care by taking vital signs, performing EKGs and drawing blood.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during transport of patients from one area to another.
CNA
Richfield Living
Roanoke, VA
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in arange of motion exercises.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
CNA
Friendship Health And Rehab
Roanoke, VA
03.2014 - 10.2020
- 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.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
Certificate - Culinary Arts
School Of Cooperative Tech Edu
Manhattan, NY06-2000
GED -
Jamaica Learning Center
Queens, NY04-1999
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Compassionate Communication
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Light Housekeeping
- Bedside Manner
- Electronic Charting
Languages
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Raleigh Court Health & Rehabilitation Center
11.2024 - Current
CNA
Berkshire Health and Rehab Center
06.2023 - 11.2024
Patient Care Technician, ER
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2023
CNA
Richfield Living
10.2020 - 02.2021
CNA
Friendship Health And Rehab
03.2014 - 10.2020
Certificate - Culinary Arts
School Of Cooperative Tech Edu
GED -
Jamaica Learning Center