Terykah Woods
Arlington
Summary
I am Terykah Woods, a Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. I have outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
I am known for high productivity and efficient task completion. I’m also skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and providing support with daily living activities. I Excel at communication, empathy, and time management to enhance patient comfort and trust.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
D&S Community Services
Bartlett
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families and healthcare providers.
Dietary Aide
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided nutritional advice to residents and patients regarding their diet plans.
- Promptly Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
- Checked temperatures of hot food before serving it to patients and residents.
- Ensured that all food was prepared according to established health standards.
- Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
DSP
BSTN
Cordova
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Education
CNA CERTIFICATION - CNA
Professional Allied Health
Memphis , TN03-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nutritional assessment
- Health and safety regulations
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs documentation
- Patient monitoring
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
D&S Community Services
11.2023 - 06.2025
Dietary Aide
Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2021
DSP
BSTN
12.2018 - 12.2019
CNA CERTIFICATION - CNA
Professional Allied Health