Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
CPR-FIRST AID, 2nd place Extemporaneous speaking
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Nakate Polk

Columbus,OH

Summary

Driven by a passion for compassionate caregiving and backed by a solid foundation in patient care, I've honed my skills in many different institutions. My experience includes enhancing patient comfort, ensuring safety, and improving communication within healthcare teams. Proficient in documentation, I've consistently contributed to better-informed treatment decisions and elevated patient care standards. 6 year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HHA

The Key
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
  • Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
  • Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.

PCE: Student Nurse

OHIOHEALTH
02.2022 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.

Unit Clerk

Trinity Health
01.2021 - Current
  • Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
  • Handled incoming calls professionally, providing relevant information or transferring inquiries as needed to maintain efficient communication channels within the unit.
  • Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information, and directed calls.
  • Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
  • Organized patient charts, enhancing the flow of information among healthcare providers and contributing to better-informed treatment decisions.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, improving overall quality of service provided to patients.
  • Consistently met deadlines when completing tasks such as filing documents or inputting data into the hospital''s system.

Education

High School Diploma -

Eastmoor Academy
Columbus, OH
06.2017

High School Diploma -

Fort Hayes Arts And Academic High School
Columbus, OH
06.2017

Skills

  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Communication abilities
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Patient Care

Certification

  • Licensed STNA

CPR-FIRST AID, 2nd place Extemporaneous speaking

Able to speak without planning- well prepared speech that relies on research, clear organization Qualified personnel in a emergency procedure consisting of chest compressions often combined with artificial ventilation, or mouth to mouth in an effort to save a life

Timeline

HHA

The Key
01.2023 - Current

PCE: Student Nurse

OHIOHEALTH
02.2022 - Current

Unit Clerk

Trinity Health
01.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Eastmoor Academy

High School Diploma -

Fort Hayes Arts And Academic High School

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