Porshea Hood
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Certified Nurse Asst offering expertise in vitals monitoring, mobility support and records management. Maintains patient comfort and improves quality of life with compassionate care and companionship. Proficient in EHR systems and proper charting procedures. Certified Phlebotomist confident with venipuncture, arterial and finger stick blood sampling. Excels in calming patients, preparing specimens and managing high-volume workflows. Well-versed in HIPAA requirements and laboratory standards with proficiency in [Software] EHR.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Tech
Hospice- Authoracare
Burlington, Nc
07.2024 - Current
- Supported families in navigating the often challenging journey of grief and healing.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Contributed to the prevention of hospital-acquired infections by strictly following hand hygiene guidelines and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through skillful communication and active listening during pre-operative preparations.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies, reducing patient injuries and increasing overall safety within the healthcare facility.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
CNA
Guilford Health Care Center
Greensboro, North Carolina
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Answered phone calls and transferred incoming calls
- Promoted independence while assisting with personal hygiene needs
- Documented care actions, vitals and orders in company software
- Performed light housekeeping tasks and ran errands
- Offered support, companionship and stimulation with conversation and recreation
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs
- Reported unusual behavior for improved care continuity
- Prepared patients for treatments, visits and social activities
- Changed bed linen regularly to help prevent skin irritation
- Helped patients to complete routine exercises to build mobility
- Built friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care
- Specialized in delivering high quality care to [Type] patients
- Handled non-medical patient care activities and provided laundry and meal assistance
- Collaborated with physicians and registered nurses to perform procedures
- Recorded patient heart rate, pulse and blood pressure
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans
- Used initiative to respond quickly in emergency situations
- Participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay current with best practices in nursing assistance
- Administered medications as directed by nurse or physician within scope of practice
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues across disciplines
- Managed time efficiently during shifts to prioritize tasks based on urgency level
- Assisted physical therapists with exercises and rehabilitation activities for patients recovering from injuries or surgeries
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times
- Conducted routine checks on bedridden patients to prevent bedsores or other complications
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Maintained clean and safe environment for patients by following infection control procedures
- Operated medical equipment like Hoyer lifts safely under appropriate supervision or guidance
- Communicated effectively with diverse populations of patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Documented patient care by recording observations, interventions, and outcomes in medical records
- Measured intake and output levels accurately to help manage fluids balance in body
- Helped transfer patients from beds to wheelchairs or walkers, ensuring their safety and comfort
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature on regular basis
- Educated patients about self-care techniques and strategies for improving health outcomes
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements of each patient, considering allergies or preferences
- Performed wound care tasks such as cleaning, dressing changes, and monitoring healing progress
- Reported any changes in patient condition or behavior to supervising nurse promptly
- Collaborated with nursing team members to develop individualized care plans for patients
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations
- Contributed excellent care for residents with positive attitude
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, beauty shops and shopping
- Reported changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse
- Assisted patients and families with meals or changing bed linens
- Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff
- Communicated pertinent patient information to appropriate members of treatment team
- Exercised patients with restricted mobility to prevent muscle atrophy
- Delivered specimens to laboratory and returned to unit with reports
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergencies
- Enhanced patient physical recovery with emotional and social support
- Kept patients comfortable with clean linens and well-stocked rooms
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients by cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools
- Set up equipment for clinical team to use in treatment and diagnostics
- Administered treatments, managed catheters and cleaned patients under direction of clinical staff
- Helped patients ambulate safely with proper mobility assistance
- Monitored current conditions, asked questions about health concerns and reported back to clinical team
- Delivered exceptional care to patients suffering from sudden onset and chronic concerns
- Assisted patients with limited mental and physical capacity in handling daily living tasks
- Examined patients for bruises, wounds and symptoms indicating medical needs
- Measured vital signs and updated chart with current information
- Replenished supplies and personal hygiene items in patient rooms
- Served meals and assisted with self-feeding or directly fed individuals
- Transported patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds
Pharmacy Technician
Advanced medical
Greensboro, NC
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Contacted clinics or physicians to request patient prescription refills
- Labeled prescription drug containers following specifications
- Handled prescription orders at counter, in drive-thru line and via delivery service
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - undefined
Guilford Tech community college
Jamestown, NC06.2026
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Advance Medical
Greensboro, NC02.2024
High School Dilp - All Studied
Shelby High
Shelby, NC01.2020
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Compassionate communication
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Feeding Assistance
- Bathing Assistance
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Call transferring
- Greeting customers
- Professional Communication
- Computer Skills
- Stress Management
- Clear Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Plant Health Care
- Direct Care Staff Support
- Healthcare reporting
- Compassion and Empathy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Toileting Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Patient Transfers
- Active Listening
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care
- Professionalism
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Infection Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Condition Monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital sign recording
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Relations
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Management
- Database Administration
- Positioning Patients
- End-of-Life Care
- Transfer Techniques
- Ambulation Assistance
- IV Maintenance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Range of motion exercises
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Intake recording
- Customer service and support
- Excellent customer service skills
Language
English
Advanced
Timeline
Nurse Tech
Hospice- Authoracare
07.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Advanced medical
01.2024 - 03.2024
CNA
Guilford Health Care Center
02.2021 - 04.2024
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - undefined
Guilford Tech community college
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Advance Medical
High School Dilp - All Studied
Shelby High