Natasha T. Graham
Waterbury
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care across diverse medical settings. Demonstrates strong observational skills and exceptional patient evaluation abilities. Adept at cultivating strong patient rapport, ensuring high-quality care and effective patient education. Recognized for a compassionate approach and a proven ability to support healthcare teams in achieving optimal patient outcomes. Committed to continuous professional development and staying current with advancements in nursing practices to enhance patient care delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Float Team
Downstate Medical Center Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2020
- Trained to work night shift on the Float team for different nursing units such as Med/Surg, MICU, ICU, CCU, Psych, Kidney Transplant, Rehab, Neuro, Pediatrics, and Maternity
- Assisted patients with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, and recording intake and output information
- Promote excellent oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Empty Foley catheter, urinal, Jackson-Pratt drain, and canister; take measurement, provide bedpan, and provide compassionate daily care.
- Turn the patient every two hours, assist with the bathroom, pick up blood specimens at the blood bank, check on patients doing rounds every 15 minutes or every two hours on the nursing unit, assist the RN nurse with admission and discharging patients, and provide support to patients and their family members.
- Provide care to patients experiencing death, and aftercare, and assist with transporting patients to get X-ray room or surgery, etc.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Home Health Aide
Living Assistant Facility
01.2003 - 07.2005
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY06.2002
High School Diploma -
John Dewey High School
Brooklyn, NY06-1994
Skills
- Team worker
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Phlebotomy
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Vital sign recording
- Transporting patients
- Monitoring fluids
- Documenting behaviors
- Conducting intakes
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certificate Training - 2024
- Certified Nurse Assistant, Municipal Training Inc. - 2003
- Home Health Aide, AllPro Training Center - 2003
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/Float Team
Downstate Medical Center Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2020
Home Health Aide
Living Assistant Facility
01.2003 - 07.2005
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College
High School Diploma -
John Dewey High School