Nakada Palmer
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
A compassionate nursing team member with entry-level experience who is committed to making residents feel a sense of comfort and security. Proficient in maintaining proper hand hygiene, cleaning and sanitizing residents' rooms, examining and documenting observations. A strong background in assisting others with empathy and professionalism. Adept at building genuine relationships and showing kindness even under duress.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harmony at Waldorf
11.2023 - Current
- Worked alongside fellow nursing assistants in coordination with the licensed nurse to provide quality care to residents on the Memory Care unit.
- Supported approximately 12 residents each shift with activities of daily living (ADLs), which included feeding, half/full baths, dressing, phone calls, ambulation, oral and peri care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and report wounds observed as well as behavioral changes and concerns.
- Provided care primarily for residents with diagnoses of Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as diabetes, liver disease, and muscular dystrophy.
- Utilized empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped to clean residents' rooms to maintain hygiene standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home & Heart Assisted Living
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Immaculate Conception High School
05.2017
Skills
- Condition Monitoring
- Resident Ambulation
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Direct & Patient-focused Care
- Basic life support
- OSHA and HIPAA Compliance
- Incident reporting
- Computer literate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harmony at Waldorf
11.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home & Heart Assisted Living
08.2020 - 09.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Immaculate Conception High School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Howard University
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