Starkeema Dow
portsmouth,WV
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Care Advantage, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient observation. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while fostering positive relationships through effective communication. Committed to delivering high-quality care and supporting individual needs in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Aide
Our Lady of Petural
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Home Health Aide
Home Care Associates
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Advantage
11.2023 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Embrace Home Care
08.2009 - 06.2023
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hand and Heart
11.2003 - 07.2009
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
Na - Art Management
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PAHigh School Diploma - Art
Germantown High School
Philadelphia PA 06.2000
Skills
- Topical medication application
- Medication stock maintenance
- Insulin injection administration
- Glucose testing
- HIPAA compliance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Verbal and written communication
- Infection control
Certification
Certified Nursing assistant, Medication aide, CPR & PCA.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Advantage
11.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Embrace Home Care
08.2009 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hand and Heart
11.2003 - 07.2009
Medication Aide
Our Lady of Petural
Home Health Aide
Home Care Associates
Na - Art Management
Seton Hill University
High School Diploma - Art
Germantown High School
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