Uhura Reid
Ocean springs,MS
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Veteran Affairs Hospital, excelling in patient care and emotional support. Demonstrated expertise in vital sign monitoring and adherence to HIPAA standards, enhancing patient satisfaction. Known for attention to detail and calmness under stress, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all patients.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Veteran Affairs Hospital
02.2018 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Nursing Assistant
Merit Health Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Deli Associate
Walmart
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as food preparation for large catering orders while balancing day-to-day responsibilities of serving customers.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily tasks and consistently meet customer needs.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Sales Associate
Honey Baked Ham
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as food preparation for large catering orders while balancing day-to-day responsibilities of serving customers.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily tasks and consistently meet customer needs.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.1998 - 10.2014
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Education
Science - Teaching
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WIGeneric Pre- License
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Harrison, MSAssociate Of Applied Arts - Medical Administrative Assistant
Bryant Stratton College
Wauatosa, WI05.2014
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Patient relationship building
- Companionship and emotional support
- HIPAA
- Behavior redirection
- Continuing education
- Community activities
- Patient care and safety
- Attention to detail
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Supporting personal needs
- Calm under stress
- CPR certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Observing responses
- HIPAA compliance
- Responding to emergencies
- Injury prevention
- Emotional and social support
- Preparing meals
- Patient observation
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient safety management
- First aid certification
- Universal precautions
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Veteran Affairs Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Merit Health Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2018
Deli Associate
Walmart
03.2015 - 01.2016
Sales Associate
Honey Baked Ham
12.2014 - 03.2015
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.1998 - 10.2014
Science - Teaching
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Generic Pre- License
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate Of Applied Arts - Medical Administrative Assistant
Bryant Stratton College
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