Nadia Surajpal
Temple Terrace,FL
Summary
State-Certified Nursing Assistant of 13 years. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving all patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Nurse Staffing
06.2019 - Current
- Travel to Many facilities to provide patient care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Specimen Processor
Quest Diagnostics
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
- Conducted chemical analysis of bodily fluids and spent dialyses to determine the actual values.
- Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.
- Identifies problems with specimen types with missing information etc.
- Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering.
- Production and Accuracy.
- Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
- Cross trained in Phlebotomy.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Data Entry
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Bay Hospital
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Followed and promoted protocols and procedures to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
- Supported various patients with mobility and ambulatory care.
- Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
07.2011 - 03.2015
- Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and mentioned any changes to supervisors.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, Foley catheter removal and EKG's.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment..
Supervisor Cashier/Birthday Party Host
Grand Prix Tampa
03.2006 - 06.2011
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Trained new cashiers on procedures, customer service and sales techniques.
- Created attractive displays to promote items.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards. Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.
- Completed all point of sale opening and closing. procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register.
- Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Proofread data, records and reports.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Reservations for groups and birthdays.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
Leary Technical Center
Tampa, FL10.2010
High School Diploma -
Pinellas Technical Education Center
St. Petersburg, FL05.2007
Skills
- Leadership/Trainer
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Patient-Focused Care
- Trainer for Upcoming Certified Nursing Assistants/ Patient Care Techs
- Medical Terminology knowledge
- Cash handling
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Medical Recordkeeping/Data Entry
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Heart Saver/ automated external defibrillatorCertification
- Continuing Education Unit Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Nurse Staffing
06.2019 - Current
Specimen Processor
Quest Diagnostics
01.2017 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Bay Hospital
03.2015 - 02.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
07.2011 - 03.2015
Supervisor Cashier/Birthday Party Host
Grand Prix Tampa
03.2006 - 06.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Leary Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Pinellas Technical Education Center
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Heart Saver/ automated external defibrillatorCertification
- Continuing Education Unit Certification
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