Syreika Thorpe
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven proficiency in collecting vital signs, condition monitoring and effective communication. Honed at The Charleston Senior Community, CalvertHealth Medical Center, and St. Mary's Nursing Center. Excelled in patient care by aquiring basic life support, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Demonstrates ability to assess and address patient needs, ensuring comfort and safety.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Charleston Senior Community
06.2024 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with bathing, teeth brushing, and grooming.
- Completed activities of daily living for residents unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Answered call lights and supported resident comfort, safety, and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with residents to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Evaluated residents to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Clinical Student Nurse
CalvertHealth Medical Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Clinical Student Nurse
St. Mary's Nursing Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Full Head-to-Toe Assessment
- Administered medications via oral and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD06.2025
Skills
- Collecting and Recording vital signs
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Condition Monitoring
- Transporting patients
- Mobility Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Feeding Assistance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR & First Aid License - 7/2026
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Charleston Senior Community
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Student Nurse
CalvertHealth Medical Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Clinical Student Nurse
St. Mary's Nursing Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
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