Ryneisha Hewitt
Spring,LA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Ochsner Medical Center, skilled in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for effective bedside manner and reliable support in high-pressure situations, ensuring quality care and safety for all patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and care areas.
- Documented patient care observations accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Supported nursing staff during procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge in patient care practices.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Direct Support Professional
TBC Healthcare
Metairie, LA
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Facilitated daily living activities and personal care for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans to enhance client independence.
- Monitored client progress, documenting behavioral changes and outcomes accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ponchatoula Community Care
Ponchatoula, LA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Educated patients and families on care procedures and health management strategies.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
GLC Group
Denver, CO
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records, enhancing communication among care teams.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans.
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by patients with mental health issues or dementia, maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University School of Nursing
New Orleans, La 05-2029
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
Springfield, La 05-2011
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Basic life support
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Bedside manner
- Trustworthy companion
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ochsner Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
TBC Healthcare
10.2023 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ponchatoula Community Care
05.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
GLC Group
07.2022 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School