Nachela Striplet
Baltimore,MD
Summary
I have successfully worked in geriatric healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant and am detail oriented. Along with having excellent communication and rapport-building abilities, I'm friendly and sympathetic. I have a strong commitment to providing patients with comprehensive, personalized treatment and education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Technician
University Of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopedic Institute
Baltimore , MD
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the unit to check on patients' comfort level.
- Observed patients' physical condition and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or strhers using proper techniques.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Patient Assistant
John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Responded to patient concerns and questions with compassionate and knowledgeable service.
- Entered details into computer systems and managed database of information.
- Managed large caseload of patients in the Emergency department.
- Maintained documentation on patient activities, coverage issues and hospital actions.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
CNA
BrightStar Care
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05-2026
High School Diploma -
Parkside High School
Salisbury, MD06.2020
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Patient-Focused Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Medications Familiarity
- Bedsore Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Charting
- Documentation
- IV Insertion/ blood draw
- Straight catheterization
- EKG
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Nurse Technician
University Of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopedic Institute
05.2023 - Current
Patient Assistant
John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2023
CNA
BrightStar Care
08.2021 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Morgan State University
High School Diploma -
Parkside High School
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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