Rositta Nix
Albany,GA
Summary
Proven expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring, honed across roles at Dialysis Clinic Inc. and Wingfield Nursing Home. Demonstrates exceptional compassion and empathy, enhancing patient satisfaction significantly. Skilled in phlebotomy and safety precautions, ensuring high standards of care and efficiency in fast-paced environments. 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 and patient education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
02.2014 - Current
- 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.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Monitoring the patient during dialysis treatment.
- Setting up the dialysis machine before patient treatment.
- Trained in phlebotomy.
- Familiar with the RO room.
- Knowledge of checking chlorine test strips.
- Knowledge of opening and closing the clinic.
CNA/Patient Care Technician-CCHT
Wingfield Nursing Home
03.2003 - 01.2014
- 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.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Phlebotomist
Us Laboratory
06.2009 - 10.2011
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Darton State College
Albany, GA05.2008
GED -
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA04.1995
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
CNA/Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
02.2014 - Current
Phlebotomist
Us Laboratory
06.2009 - 10.2011
CNA/Patient Care Technician-CCHT
Wingfield Nursing Home
03.2003 - 01.2014
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Darton State College
GED -
Albany Technical College
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