Ric’Kela Mathews
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UC Health Daniel Drake Center
Cincinnati, OHIO
04.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Paint Department Sales Associate
The Home Depot Inc
Cincinnati, OHIO
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Demonstrated knowledge of the store's inventory by providing detailed information regarding availability, features, and benefits of different paint products.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions and updated customer accounts accordingly.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the department such as restocking shelves, cleaning surfaces, and organizing merchandise displays.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shroder Paideia High School
Cincinnati, OHIO05-2020
Skills
- Healthy meal preparation
- Basic nursing care
- Sterilization techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Patient positioning
- Catheter care
- Patient services
- Professional bedside manner
- Qualified in patient transport
- Compassionate care
- Specimen collection
- Adaptable
- Emergency response
- Information protection
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Emotional support
- CPR certification
- Team collaboration
- Vitals documentation
- Blood glucose monitoring
Timeline
Paint Department Sales Associate
The Home Depot Inc
02.2022 - 02.2024
Patient Care Technician
UC Health Daniel Drake Center
04.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Shroder Paideia High School