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Takoyia Harris

Fort Myers

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Nurse Core Home Health, skilled in direct patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective positioning techniques and diligent hygiene practices. A reliable team player dedicated to improving quality of life for patients with diverse needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nurse Core Home Health
09.2024 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.

Dialysis Technician

DaVita
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Prime Time Healthcare
02.2023 - 09.2024
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Travel nursing aide.

Home Health Aide II

Lee Health System
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.

Delivery Driver

JSL Transport
07.2019 - 09.2023
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.

Home Health Aide

CSI Caregiver Services
04.2015 - 06.2019
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.

Home Health Aide

Accu Care Services
02.2014 - 05.2017
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.

Education

GED -

Lee Adult Education
Fort Myers, FL
03-2019

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Basic life support
  • Feeding assistance
  • Positioning patients
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient lifting
  • Transporting patients

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nurse Core Home Health
09.2024 - Current

Dialysis Technician

DaVita
09.2023 - 10.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Prime Time Healthcare
02.2023 - 09.2024

Home Health Aide II

Lee Health System
10.2022 - 02.2024

Delivery Driver

JSL Transport
07.2019 - 09.2023

Home Health Aide

CSI Caregiver Services
04.2015 - 06.2019

Home Health Aide

Accu Care Services
02.2014 - 05.2017

GED -

Lee Adult Education

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