Naejia Gordon
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms, and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Clipboard Health
Riverside , CA
08.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, ensuring a pleasant shopping experience.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Transported patients from recovery area to their assigned rooms or beds.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels of supplies used in the OR.
CNA
Medely
Santa Monica, California
06.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Education
Certificate - Nursing
Destiny Career College
Riverside , CA01-2023
High School Diploma -
Rialto High School
Rialto, CA05-2012
Skills
- Dressing assistance
- Emotional support
- Active listening
- Health monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- End-of-life care
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Lifting and transferring
- Vital signs
Timeline
CNA
Clipboard Health
08.2022 - Current
CNA
Medely
06.2022 - Current
Certificate - Nursing
Destiny Career College
High School Diploma -
Rialto High School