Shawdae Dowdy
Certified Medical Assistant and Certified Nursing Assistant
Sanford,NC
Summary
Offering strong foundation of empathy and commitment to patient care, eager to learn and grow in healthcare setting. Brings understanding of patient care guidelines and basic healthcare procedures, combined with skills in communication and teamwork. Ready to use and develop patient care,clinical assistance skills,and proficient in vital signs monitoring and assisting with daily living activities. Committed to making positive impact by ensuring patient comfort and well-being in CNA role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant and Unit Secretary
WakeMed Cary Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Provides high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assists with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assists patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- 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.
- 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 reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to surgical and trauma patients in hospital facility.
Medical Assistant
Duke University Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Wound care assistance in wound care department.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Helped maintain compliance with regulatory requirements pertaining to infection control standards within the workplace environment.
- Proactively participated in quality improvement initiatives related to wound care best practices within the facility.
- Transported medications and controlled substances within site.
- Assisted in reducing infection risks for patients through meticulous wound cleaning and dressing procedures.
- Used Epic to collect and document health status data.
- Aided in streamlining inventory management processes for wound care supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Conducted thorough skin assessments to identify early signs of pressure ulcers or potential infections before they escalated into more serious issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NCCertificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Sembra
01-2024
Diploma - Certified Medical Assistant
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC01-2021
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Basic life support
- Electronic charting
- Mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Patient lifting
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Inpatient care
- Specimen collection
- Blood glucose testing
- Medical office administration
- Wound care
- Performing patient intakes
- CNA certification
- Positioning patients
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant and Unit Secretary
WakeMed Cary Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Duke University Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Sembra
Diploma - Certified Medical Assistant
Central Carolina Community College
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School