Trayonna Ricks
Mableton,GA
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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/CMA
Eden's Care
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
CNA
Ebeneezer
01.2010 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
GPTC
Covington,GA12.2024
High School Diploma -
Washburn Sr. High
Minneapolis, MN06.2014
Skills
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Conducting Intakes
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Intake Recording
- EHR Management
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Laboratory Testing
- Patient-Focused Care
- Inpatient Care
- Emotional Intelligence
- Meal Planning
- EMR Systems
- Observing Responses
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Prescription Tracking
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Respiratory Failure
- Case Management
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Preparing Devices
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Safety Procedures
- Charting Expertise
- Recording Vital Signs
- Activity Planning
- Quality Patient Care
- Collecting Specimens
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
Timeline
CNA/CMA
Eden's Care
09.2022 - 06.2023
CNA
Ebeneezer
01.2010 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
GPTC
High School Diploma -
Washburn Sr. High
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