Myah Black
Columbus,IN
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience at Vita, skilled in patient care documentation and residents' activities of daily living. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and health compliance while delivering exceptional care to residents and their families.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Columbus, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained a polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements, as well as customer satisfaction.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Prompt food delivery while maintaining accuracy.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
C.N.A.
Vita
Whiteland, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
B.N.A.
Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home
Hope, IN
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbus East High School
Columbus05-2023
Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
ColumbusSkills
- Patient care documentation
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Dementia / Alzheimer's Education
- Emotional support to Residents and their Families
- Conflict resolution
- Strong work ethic
- Professional appearance
- Memory retention
- Positive and professional attitude / outlook
- Infection control
- Hoyer Lift
- Sit to Stand Lift
- Safety and Health compliance
- Peri-care
Certification
- C.N.A - July, 2024
- American Red Cross Association BLS - August, 2024
Accomplishments
- Academic Honors
Timeline
Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
01.2025 - Current
C.N.A.
Vita
08.2024 - Current
B.N.A.
Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home
05.2024 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Columbus East High School
Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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