Precious Mack
Roanoke,TX
Summary
Certified Patient Care Nursing Assistant with 4 years of direct patient care in hospitals and senior living facilities. Passionate professional with proven success at kindly addressing patient and resident needs while also meeting institutional goals effectively. Dedicated to understanding and implementing current patient care practices and to communicating clearly with patients, family and colleagues. Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for full time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Reported abnormal changes or patterns in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff and understood and followed regulations regarding injury or possible abuse.
- Communicated and interacted effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors and practiced flexible, creative care in addition to mandated standard care.
- Delivered basic direct patient care, dressing changes, room organization and patient transport.
- Documented resident status electronically and attended interdisciplinary meetings to offer input into selected resident's care plan.
- Promoted patient's mental alertness and physical agility through involvement in activities of interest and delivered basic emotional and psychological support to patient and family.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Elderly Caregiver
First Light Home Care
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Caregiver
Open Arms Care Corporation
Toledo, Ohio
02.2018 - 02.2022
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Education
Accelerate Course -
Dallas Community College
Dallas, TX11-2023
High School Diploma -
Lake Worth High School
Fort Worth, TX05-2021
Skills
- Client Transportation
- Clerical assistance
- Staff Collaboration
- Resource Allocation
- Patient Observation
- Basic nursing care
- Caregiver Relations
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Positioning
- Supply Restocking
- Care Monitoring
- Medical Terminology
- CPR Certification
- Catheter Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care Quality
- Basic Life Support
- Electronic Charting
Certification
- cpr certifications
- bls certifications
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
09.2023 - 09.2024
Elderly Caregiver
First Light Home Care
08.2022 - 12.2022
Caregiver
Open Arms Care Corporation
02.2018 - 02.2022
Accelerate Course -
Dallas Community College
High School Diploma -
Lake Worth High School
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