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Rakia Chambers

Shirley

Summary

Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

West Hampton Care Center
Westhampton
04.2021 - Current
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.

Direct Support Professional

Head Injury Association
Hauppauge
06.2019 - 09.2023
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.

Education

High School Diploma -

William Floyd High School
Mastic Beach, NY
06-2017

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Communication skills
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Colostomy care
  • End-of-life care
  • Recording vital signs

Certification

  • Phlebotomy Certification

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

West Hampton Care Center
04.2021 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Head Injury Association
06.2019 - 09.2023

High School Diploma -

William Floyd High School
Rakia Chambers