Merrick Sama
Columbia Heights,MN
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atlas Staffing
Columbia Heights, Minnesota
11.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Mentor Network- REM
St. Paul, MN
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- 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.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Century College
01.2018
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Nutrition and Diet
- Surgical Preparation
- Vital Signs Collection
- Linen Replacements
- Observation Documentation
- Emotional and Social Support
- Needs Determination
- Fluid Measurement
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved patient incidents for safety which led to a positive environment.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Cooking
I am an outdoor cooking Chef, I grill meat and fish for family and friends. I find joy in serving meals to people in need
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atlas Staffing
11.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Mentor Network- REM
03.2020 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Century College
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
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