Summer Oxendine
Maxton,NC
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative Aide
Carolina Therapy Services
Lumberton, North Carolina
11.2024 - Current
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Demonstrated safe lifting techniques when transferring or repositioning patients from bed to chair and wheelchair.
- Assisted in the use of assistive devices and prosthetic training for patients.
CNA
Genisis Health Care
Pembroke , NC
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Documented activities and recorded information
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
CNA
Interim Home Health
Lumberton, North Carolina
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Documented activities and recorded information
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
CNA
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Dillon, South Carolina
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Purnell Sweat
Pembroke , NC12-2022
Skills
- Functional mobility
- Transfer techniques
- Verbal communication
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Safety awareness
- Gait training
- Adaptive equipment
- Pediatric care
- Range of motion
- Joint protection
- Self-care instructions
- Strengthening
- Patient service
- Range of motion exercises
- Communication
- Patient care
Timeline
Restorative Aide
Carolina Therapy Services
11.2024 - Current
CNA
Interim Home Health
05.2024 - 11.2024
CNA
Genisis Health Care
01.2024 - 12.2024
CNA
McLeod Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Purnell Sweat