Rasheeda Witherspoon
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bryn Mawr Extended Care Center
08.2016 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cas Home Health Care
02.2009 - 06.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Penn Home Retirement Community
04.2005 - 04.2013
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
365 Health Services
02.2017 - 04.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Paul’s Run Retirement Community
01.2001 - 06.2002
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
MSTB
Philadelphia, PA06.2000
Kensington Health Sciences
Philadelphia, PA06.1996
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Basic Life Support
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic Charting
- Supporting personal needs
- Colostomy Care
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Calm Under Stress
- Catheter Care
- Client documentation
- Inpatient Care
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient Care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
365 Health Services
02.2017 - 04.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bryn Mawr Extended Care Center
08.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cas Home Health Care
02.2009 - 06.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Penn Home Retirement Community
04.2005 - 04.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Paul’s Run Retirement Community
01.2001 - 06.2002
Certified Nursing Assistant -
MSTB
Kensington Health Sciences
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