Syreeta Walker
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Highland Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital. Proven expertise in acute and rehabilitative care, complemented by strong staff training abilities. Recognized for exceptional patient care and adeptness in vital sign monitoring, ensuring safety and dignity for all patients. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Support Assisted
St. John's Nursing Home
Rochester, NY
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted daily rounds to check on residents' health and wellness.
- Encouraged social interaction among residents through organized activities.
- Monitored changes in residents' physical condition or behavior patterns.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure the safety of each resident.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming.
- Reported any incidents or accidents according to facility protocols.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding care facilities.
- Implemented strategies to reduce falls in high risk areas of the residence.
- Provided emotional support for residents struggling with mental health issues.
Perioperative Assistant
Highland Hospital
Rochester, NY
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted in the preparation of operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments, supplies and equipment.
- Restocked sterile supplies as needed in the operating room environment before, during and after surgeries.
- Transported patients from pre-operative area to operating room and back to post-operative area after surgery was completed.
- Assisted with positioning patients for surgery according to surgeon's instructions.
- Collected specimens from patients before, during or after surgical procedures as instructed by physicians or nurses.
- Organized storage areas for all medical supplies ensuring proper labeling of items at all times.
- Followed strict safety protocols regarding disposal of biohazardous materials generated from patient care activities.
- Ensured that all equipment is functioning properly prior to use in the operating room environment.
- Prepared sutures for use in operations by selecting appropriate sizes based on physician's specifications.
Unit Secretary
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Updated group medical records and technical library to support smooth office operations.
- Supported administrative and healthcare staff, providing order fulfillment and inventory management services to ease operations.
- Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access to maximize office efficiency.
- Monitored unit supply levels and notified management of ordering needs.
- Managed unit call reception and routed calls to correct department.
- Executed clerical tasks and assisted with all unit duties as directed.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
Rochester, NY2008
High School Diploma - Photography
Edison Tech High School
Rochester, NY1994
Skills
- Staff training and development
- ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Psych and mental health care proficiency
- AED certification
- Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Hematology testing aptitude
- Trained in in- and out-patient care
- Specimen collection
Certification
BLS- Basic Life Support. Certified Nursing Assistant.
Education and Training
USA,USA
Timeline
Resident Support Assisted
St. John's Nursing Home
06.2023 - Current
Perioperative Assistant
Highland Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2023
Unit Secretary
Strong Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
High School Diploma - Photography
Edison Tech High School
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