Rashaan Wallace
Houston,TX
Summary
Driven Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and emergency response, honed at Brandon Court Nursing Home and other reputable institutions. Excelled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient support, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and communication skills, alongside a proven track record in improving patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Brandon Court Nursing Home
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
CNA
Specialty Senior Care
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Teacher
Creative Minds Learning Center #1
09.2016 - 02.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Teaching Assistant
Jackson Public School District
01.2013 - 05.2019
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Empire Beauty School - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD07.2023
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Reliable team player
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Recording vital signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Light Housekeeping
- Valid State driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Feeding assistance expert
- Conducting intakes
- Pediatric Care
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Time Management
- Vital signs
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Attention to Detail
- CPR/AED
- Catheter Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Oral Hygiene
- Client documentation
- First Aid Certification
- Medical Terminology
Certification
CNA License MS & TX
CPR/BLS Certification
Adult & Pediatric CPR Certified
WorkKeys Gold Level Certificate
NCRC
Timeline
CNA
Brandon Court Nursing Home
12.2023 - 12.2023
CNA
Specialty Senior Care
03.2021 - 07.2023
Teacher
Creative Minds Learning Center #1
09.2016 - 02.2021
Teaching Assistant
Jackson Public School District
01.2013 - 05.2019
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Empire Beauty School - Baltimore
CNA License MS & TX
CPR/BLS Certification
Adult & Pediatric CPR Certified
WorkKeys Gold Level Certificate
NCRC
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