Siandra Wyatt
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with diverse experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and Med Tech/CNA across outpatient, hospital, and senior care settings. Expertise includes patient examinations, vital sign monitoring, laboratory testing, and electronic health records. Committed to delivering quality patient care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Duty
Richmond, Virginia
05.2026 - Current
- Monitored and documented vital signs, ensuring timely identification of health changes.
- Documented patient progress and changes in health status accurately.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, informing medical staff of significant changes.
Medical Assistant
VCU Health System
Richmond, Virginia
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Facilitated patient examinations and procedures by supporting healthcare providers with necessary tasks.
- Collected and documented patient medical histories accurately.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness and readiness.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Communicated patient concerns, condition updates, and refill requests to physicians, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Prepared patients for surgery by delivering comprehensive instructions on post-operative care plans.
- Applied new dressings to wounds to ensure proper healing and infection control. on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Patient Care Technician
VCU Health System
Richmond, Virginia
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to the staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements while assisting with feeding and monitoring to ensure nutritional needs were met.
- Observed changes in the patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as instructed by a physician or RN.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, and staff members.
Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
The Barrington at Hioaks
Richmond, Virginia
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Verified the identity of the patient receiving medication prior to administration.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals regarding medication administration issues.
- Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
Medication aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Magnolias Of Chesterfield
Chester, Virginia
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Trained new staff on medication administration procedures to ensure compliance and safety.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Educated residents on medication purposes and side effects to promote informed health decisions.
- Maintained medication storage to meet safety and regulatory standards, while ensuring resident safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Midlothian, VA06-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VASkills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient record management
- Patient care support
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- First Aid/CPR
- Supervision and leadership
- Compassionate care
- Effective communication
- Alzheimer's/Dementia
- Senior/ Adult care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Duty
05.2026 - Current
Medical Assistant
VCU Health System
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
VCU Health System
08.2024 - 05.2025
Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
The Barrington at Hioaks
08.2022 - 04.2024
Medication aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Magnolias Of Chesterfield
02.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College