Polk Kanisha
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for medication administration and patient support roles. Known for ensuring accurate medication distribution and enhancing patient well-being. Collaborative team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes and adapting to changing healthcare needs. Skilled in patient care and medication management.
Experienced with medication administration and patient care. Utilizes thorough knowledge of medication protocols to ensure patient safety. Strong understanding of healthcare procedures and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Charter Senior Living
Vinings GA
04.2024 - Current
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Provided training and mentoring for newly hired Certified Medication Aides, promoting a consistent level of quality care across all staff members.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Hudson Staffing
Portland, ME
12.2020 - 04.2024
- Worked in a Veterans Hospital
- Assisted 8 disabled patients daily
- Checked vital signs
- Served meals to residents
- Provided individualized and friendly care for residents
- Collaborated with fellow CNAs to develop efficient care routines that maximized productivity while maintaining a high standard of care in each facility visited during travels.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse
Atlanta, GA
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Worked in a Behavior facility
- Checked vital signs
- Served meals to residents
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Hudson Staffing
Portland, ME
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Worked in a nursing facility
- Took care of approximately 10 disabled patients daily
- Monitored vital signs
- Served meals
- Aided residents with personal hygiene
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Hudson Staffing
Mars Hill-Blaine, ME
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Checked vital signs
- Worked in a nursing home
- Assisted 9 elderly and disabled patients daily
- Provided individualized and friendly care for patients
Travel CNA- Certified Nurse Assistant
Hudson Staffing
Alaska
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Travel to different states/cities and work as a CNA under the supervision of a RN in a long term nursing home or hospital.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Doctors Hospice
Riverdale, GA
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Turn bedridden patients
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse or respiration rate
- Measure and record food and liquid intake
- Observe patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention
- Report observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms
- Assist with hospice patients as needed
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caring Hands United
Griffin, GA
05.2012 - 03.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver
Caring Hands United
Griffin, GA
05.2012 - 08.2014
Staff
CNA
Peoria, IL
12.2008 - 03.2012
Certified Nurse Assistant
Rosewood Care Center
East Peoria, IL
01.2007 - 02.2009
- Provide basic patient care, such as assisting with daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing using the toilet, standing, walking and exercising
- Turn bedridden patients
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse or respiration rate
- Measure and record food and liquid intake
- Observe patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention
- Report observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms
- Assist with hospice patients as needed
- Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries and wellness maintenance
Education
High School Diploma -
Peoria High School
Peoria, IL05.2006
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration
Miller-Motte Technical College
Macon, GASkills
- Strong People Skills
- Customer Service
- Care Giving
- Time Management
- Vital Signs
- First Aide
- CPR Certified
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Hospice Care
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Certified medication aide
- Patient observation
- HIPAA compliance
- Adverse reaction identification
Certification
- CPR Certification
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Charter Senior Living
04.2024 - Current
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Hudson Staffing
12.2020 - 04.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse
09.2020 - 11.2020
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Hudson Staffing
09.2019 - 08.2020
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Hudson Staffing
07.2018 - 08.2019
Travel CNA- Certified Nurse Assistant
Hudson Staffing
03.2017 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Doctors Hospice
06.2014 - 03.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caring Hands United
05.2012 - 03.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver
Caring Hands United
05.2012 - 08.2014
Staff
CNA
12.2008 - 03.2012
Certified Nurse Assistant
Rosewood Care Center
01.2007 - 02.2009
High School Diploma -
Peoria High School
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration
Miller-Motte Technical College