Ri'aunna Knight
Hermitage,TN
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Attendant with experience in infection control, emotional support, and incident reporting at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Proven ability to enhance patient mobility, ensure dietary accuracy, and maintain a calm environment for patients in distress. Proficient in assisting with daily living activities while adhering to safety protocols. Seeking to leverage patient care skills in a new healthcare-related field.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Attendant
Vanderbilt Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
- Collected specimens such as urine, sputum or stool samples according to instructions from nurses.
- Assisted with patient transfers and mobility, including use of wheelchairs and lifts.
- Followed safety protocols related to handling hazardous materials.
- Checked food trays for accuracy of diet orders prior to serving meals.
- Engaged in conversation with confused or disoriented patients to help them stay calm and relaxed.
- Followed strict infection control protocols while providing care.
- Provided emotional support to patients who were anxious or distressed.
Caregiver
Always Best Care
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Administered medications and managed schedules for compliance with care plans.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, enhancing emotional well-being and support.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes for nursing staff review.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction with care services.
Unarmed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Investigated suspicious activity or incidents according to company guidelines.
- Monitored entrances, exits and other points of access to ensure safety of people and property.
- Conducted security checks on staff entering or leaving the premises.
- Enforced rules and regulations in a professional manner while interacting with guests and employees.
- Inspected buildings periodically for signs of intrusion or damage.
- Managed access control systems such as key cards, alarms, door locks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA05.2023
Skills
- Safety protocol adherence
- Access control management
- Security monitoring
- Time management
- Behavioral management
- Meal preparation
- Chronic illness management
- Alzheimer's care
- Incident reporting
- Infection control
- Specimen collection
- Patient mobility assistance
- Dietary accuracy checks
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- End-of-life care
- Transfer techniques
- Medical terminology
- Physical therapy assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Catheter care
- Electronic charting
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Unarmed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2024 - 04.2025
Patient Care Attendant
Vanderbilt Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Always Best Care
09.2024 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School