Nyeisha Cogdell
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering [10] years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Safety Attendant
HCA North Florida Hospital
Gainesville, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Contributed to a positive patient experience through compassionate care and active listening during interactions with patients and their families.
- Reduced instances of self-harm by closely observing at-risk patients and intervening when necessary to prevent injury.
- Recognized signs of medical emergencies or changes in patient condition, immediately notifying appropriate healthcare professionals for intervention as needed.
- Completed comprehensive training programs in de-escalation techniques to effectively manage agitated or aggressive patients while maintaining personal safety.
- Promoted a calm environment by utilizing therapeutic communication techniques with patients experiencing anxiety or agitation.
- Assisted in preventing falls and injuries by promptly responding to patient needs and requests for assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by providing continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
- Established rapport with patients by demonstrating empathy, respect, and genuine concern for their well-being throughout each interaction.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient behaviors, interventions, and responses to support ongoing treatment plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UF Health
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Patient Care Tech
Fresenius Dialysis Center
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room, and equipment
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Patient Care Tech
DaVita
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment
- Assisted in care of chronically ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and asthma
- Treated with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms, and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests, and interpreted laboratory results
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
Mental Health Technician
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
CNA
Better Living Resources Inc
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care, and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions
- Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments
- Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
No Degree - Pharmacy
Rasmussen University
Ocala, FL03.2025
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Rasmussen University
12-2024
Skills
- Patient care techniques
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Recording vital signs
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Documenting behaviors
- Basic Life Support
- Reliability and punctuality
- Mental health awareness
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- CMT-Certified Medication Technician
- CCHT-Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Tech
- CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCPCT-Patient Care Technician
- PT-Phlebotomy Tech
Timeline
Patient Safety Attendant
HCA North Florida Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
UF Health
10.2023 - 05.2024
Patient Care Tech
Fresenius Dialysis Center
10.2022 - 09.2023
Patient Care Tech
DaVita
01.2022 - 10.2022
Mental Health Technician
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc
06.2017 - 01.2022
CNA
Better Living Resources Inc
01.2015 - 06.2017
No Degree - Pharmacy
Rasmussen University
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Rasmussen University