Nakya Patterson
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
- A versatile, enthusiastic, and competent caregiver who always strives to promote residents’ independence by providing quality care and support. Dedicated individual experienced in working with patients suffering from physical and intellectual disabilities. Talented at assisting patients with daily living tasks including, medication administration and assistance with doctors appointments. Committed to overall patient well-being and health through personal care and interactive engagement. I have many beneficial qualities as well as the ability to adapt to my environment. I am a positive and outgoing person and I can bring a lot of diversity to my work facility. I am confident I will make a great addition to any company I choose to work for.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Unified Community Connections
Hagerstown, MD
01.2019 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CMT
Farhney Keedy Retirement Village
Boonsboro, MD
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
Hagerstown, MD
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfiters
Hagerstown, MD
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
Sales Associate
Pacific Sunwear
Hagerstown, MD
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Educated associates on market trends and stayed up-to-date on forecasts.
Education
Maryland Completer - General Studies
North Hagerstown High School
Hagerstown, MD06.2017
Skills
- Special Needs Care
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Diet and Nutrition
- Caring Companionship
- Toilet Training
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Infection Control
- Food Preparation and Service
- First Aid Certification
- Attentive to People
- Dietary Needs
- Household Cleaning
- Client Records Management
- Patient Ambulation
- Bedside Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Schedule Maintenance
Certification
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CPR/FIRST AID Certified
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Unified Community Connections
01.2019 - Current
CMT
Farhney Keedy Retirement Village
02.2018 - 07.2019
Sales Associate
JCPenney
08.2017 - 01.2018
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfiters
06.2017 - 12.2017
Sales Associate
Pacific Sunwear
03.2016 - 02.2017
Maryland Completer - General Studies
North Hagerstown High School