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Schketta Alford

Skilled Medical Professional
Severn,MD

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant offers three years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Senior Helpers
Dunn, NC
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided 100% safe transportation and appointments management.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.

Home Health Care Provider

Ruby Griffin
Lansdowne, MD
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Prepared tasty, nourishing meals for patient to promote better nutrition.
  • Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules and transporting to and from medical appointments.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members by 50%
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.

Warehouse Picker

Amazon
Baltimore, MD
06.2015 - 11.2019
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
  • Maintained productivity and accuracy while continuously lifting and unpacking over 25 pounds of various packages.

Medical Assistant

Janaki Murali, MD
Baltimore, MD
09.2013 - 06.2015
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing for over 50 patients by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.

Classroom Volunteer

YMCA Child Development Center
Halethorpe, MD
09.2013 - 06.2015
  • Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
  • Assisted classes with parties and events.
  • Read stories with small groups of students aged 2 to 5.
  • Made copies to assist teacher in preparing future lessons.
  • Monitored students in lunchroom and at recess.
  • Played games with small groups of students reviewing previous day's material.
  • Took responsibility for group of 15 students on class field trip to Aquarium.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.

Therapeutic Support Staff Member

Building Communities Today For Tomorrow
Baltimore, MD
09.2012 - 06.2014
  • Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports for 5 students.
  • Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
  • Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to establish treatment plans.
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Stein Academy
Windsor Mill, MD
05.2020

Clinical Medical Assistant

TESST College of Technology - Alexandria
Baltimore, MD
04.2015

Skills

  • Patient and Compassionate
  • Client Relationship and Rapport
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Medical Reminders
  • Patient Care Recordkeeping

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Senior Helpers
07.2020 - 12.2021

Home Health Care Provider

Ruby Griffin
12.2019 - 05.2020

Warehouse Picker

Amazon
06.2015 - 11.2019

Medical Assistant

Janaki Murali, MD
09.2013 - 06.2015

Classroom Volunteer

YMCA Child Development Center
09.2013 - 06.2015

Therapeutic Support Staff Member

Building Communities Today For Tomorrow
09.2012 - 06.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Stein Academy

Clinical Medical Assistant

TESST College of Technology - Alexandria

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