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Miquela Garrett

Rome,GA

Summary

Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Riverwoods Senior Living Community, skilled in direct patient care and HIPAA compliance. Known for providing compassionate support and implementing effective fall prevention measures, enhancing patient safety and comfort. A reliable team player with strong attention to detail, committed to fostering a positive healing environment.

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

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Riverwoods Senior Living Community
04.2024 - 08.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, promoting hygiene standards.
  • Supported mobility needs through safe lifting techniques and equipment usage.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of best practices in caregiving.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans for patients.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

CNA

Harborview
03.2021 - 03.2024
  • Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and families to address concerns and provide support.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Supported mobility needs through safe lifting techniques and equipment usage.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.

CNA

Deegan Home Health
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, promoting hygiene standards.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA School of Nursing
Calhoun,GA

No Degree - Psychology

Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

High School Diploma -

Rome High School
Rome,GA

Skills

  • Time management
  • Direct patient care(feeding, bathing, dressing, ambulating)
  • Attention to detail and documentation
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Basic life support
  • End-of-life care
  • Emotional support
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Active listening
  • Reliable team player
  • Geriatric care

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

CNA

Riverwoods Senior Living Community
04.2024 - 08.2025

CNA

Harborview
03.2021 - 03.2024

CNA

Deegan Home Health
03.2020 - 12.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA School of Nursing

No Degree - Psychology

Berry College

High School Diploma -

Rome High School

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