Niatte Nedd
Albany,NY
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Empathetic, effective and motivated Certified Medical Assistant combines extensive clinical experience and knowledge with compassion. Detailed understanding of protocols governing medical test preparation and documentation. Vital asset for processing medical and insurance claims.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Joseph Provencal House
385 Watervliet Shaker Road Latham Ny
03.2016 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Home Health CNA
Eddie Senior Care
Albany, NY
01.2016 - Current
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Activity Assistant
Eddie Senior Care
Latham Ny
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Provided transportation to appointments and events to keep residents connected to community and allow access to necessary services.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing and grooming, allowing residents to maintain independence and dignity.
- Planned and prepared meals to supply residents with nutritious and appealing meals.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises to help residents regain strength and mobility.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
Certified Medical Assistant
St Peters Health Partners
Albany, NY
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Patient Care Technician
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Assisted nursing staff with diverse care needs of all patients.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carelink Home Health Agency
Queens, NY
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas, and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Administered medications to patients and performed follow-ups regarding prescriptions and supplements.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Education
Clinical Medical Assistant
Mildred Elley
Albany, NY01.2020
Certificate Business Communication
University of Guyana
06.1995
High School Diploma -
Rosignal High School
06.1988
Skills
- Documentation procedures expert
- Able to lift 75 pounds
- Helping with medication
- Quick problem solver
- Understands medical procedures
- Database Administration
- Quality assurance controls
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Preparing meals
- Infection control procedures
- HIPAA compliance
- Inventory and supply management
- Medical terminology
- Clinical applications
- Specimens collection and processing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient scheduling
- Professional bedside manner
- Data entry
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
Certification
Home Health Aide
Clinical Medical Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Activity Assistant
Eddie Senior Care
01.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
St Peters Health Partners
05.2021 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Joseph Provencal House
03.2016 - Current
Home Health CNA
Eddie Senior Care
01.2016 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Albany Medical Center Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carelink Home Health Agency
01.2001 - 01.2006
Clinical Medical Assistant
Mildred Elley
Certificate Business Communication
University of Guyana
High School Diploma -
Rosignal High School