Tereeta Hairston
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
01.2018 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various needs.
- Assisted in daily living activities for patients, promoting independence and dignity throughout the caregiving process.
- Utilized proper body mechanics during transfers and positioning, ensuring patient safety while minimizing risk of injury.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice And Palliative Care
10.2013 - 11.2018
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Enhanced quality of life for terminally ill patients by addressing their emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
- Provided end-of-life care for patients while respecting their dignity and personal wishes, allowing them to pass comfortably.
- Offered companionship and emotional support to both patients and families, fostering positive relationships during difficult times.
- Adapted care routines based on individual patient preferences, promoting a sense of control over their environment during end-of-life stages.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Abor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Home Health Agency
03.2010 - 04.2011
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC05.2026
High School Diploma -
Carver High School
Winston-Salem, NC05.2005
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Observing Responses
- Conducting Intakes
- Patient Lifting
- Electronic Charting
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
09.2016 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice And Palliative Care
10.2013 - 11.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Abor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community
02.2012 - 08.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Home Health Agency
03.2010 - 04.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Carver High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
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