Princess Blackmon
Knightdale,North Carolina
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care , patient education and great critical thinking skills
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cna
Legacy University
Durham, North Carolina
01.2022 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Cna 2
Duke University Hosp.
Durham, NC
05.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Health Care Tech
Caswell
Kinston, N C
09.2016 - 05.2021
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living under guidance of nurse supervison
- Questioned patients about medical backgrounds to obtain accurate health history data and optimize treatment plans.
- Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
- Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC12.2013
Skills
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Feeding Assistance
- Linen Replacements
- Observation Documentation
- Vital Signs Collection
- Mobility Assistance
- Fluid Measurement
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Needs Determination
- Feeding Tube Management
- Laboratory Testing
- CPR Certification
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- CNA Certification
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Patient Safety Management
- Patient Care Quality
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Medication Administration
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Cna
Legacy University
01.2022 - Current
Cna 2
Duke University Hosp.
05.2021 - Current
Health Care Tech
Caswell
09.2016 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Pitt Community College
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