Virmeisha Starkes
Orlando,FL
Summary
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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maine Medical Center
04.2023 - 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Per Diem
Premier Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Per Diem/Certified Nursing Assistant
Augustine Plantation Memory Care & Assisted Living
08.2022 - Current
- Traveling within the state to different facilities and hospitals
- Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility
- Assisted memory care, Alzheimer's, dementia, and psych patients
- Preparing each patient room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs
- Assisting patients with daily meals
- Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to the nursing and medical staff
- Assisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed
- Turning or adjusting patients in bed to prevent bedsores or other discomfort
- Exercising patients by assisting with ROM and ambulatory.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
COVID-19 Tester/Per Diem
Modican Medical Health & Safety
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained safe and sanitary environment by conducting regular disinfecting and cleaning measures.
- Documented all COVID-19 screenings, results and follow-up action on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Interpreted and processed on-site-only test data according to RMI documentation requirements.
- Provided assistance with distribution of face masks and other equipment to equip individuals with protective gear.
- Followed CDC guidelines to establish accuracy and compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
- Protected individual confidentiality as prescribed by local, state, and federal mandates.
- Educated staff and visitors on importance of proper hygiene and social distancing to practice protective measures and avoid infection transmission.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician/PRN
The Villas At Killearn Lakes, Memory Care
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Assisted memory care, Alzheimer's, and dementia, patients
- Checking vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate
- Bathing patients, Grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving them, etc
- Answering Call Lights
- Prepping and preparing meals plus snacks
- Following food safety guidelines and chemical safety guidelines
- Housekeeping includes elders room clean, bathroom cleaning, common area, family room, laundry room, kitchen, pantry, Spa, front and back patio
- Administering medication, faxing fill orders for medication, properly dispensing expired medication
- Fall prevention and bed alarms for elders safety and 2 hourly health checks
- Engaging Activities with the elders
- Assisting with toileting, check and changing and dressing assistance
- In Services and training.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Travel CNA
Lee Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Site Lead
Nomi Health, Coved Testing
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Managing Site and employees
- Supervised 6 employees
- Following proper protocol for Covid-19 testing site
- Oversaw staffing schedule, and daily inventory
- Assuring safety from exposure of covid-19 for clients and employees
- Training and in service training
- Ensuring PPE is worn in the proper standards
- Scheduled breaks for employees disposing of PCR and Rapid Antigen Test In Hazardous bags.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Travel
Psychiatric Hospital – Favorite Healthcare Staffing
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted memory care, Alzheimer's, dementia, and psych patients
- Serving meals each day and assisting patients with eating
- Taking blood pressure and pulse daily
- Assess patients' vital signs
- Turning and repositioning patients who are in bed all day
- Obtain information about conditions and plans of treatment from healthcare providers
- Empty and clean bed pans daily
- Help patients get into bed, into wheelchairs and onto examination tables
- Respond to patients when they call
- Check the physical condition of patients each day for bruises, any blood in their urine and feces, and check for other wounds
- Sanitize and clean patients' rooms and beds
- Change sheets on beds and restock supplies in rooms as needed
- The use of a hoyer lift with two assisting
- Proper hand washing and PPE disposal.
Medicine Technician
Tapestry Assisted Living & Memory Care
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted memory care, Alzheimer's, and dementia, patients
- Engage clients with gentle activities including taking walks, working puzzles, and reading
- Administering medication and following facility safety guidelines
- Assisting residents with daily living activities, such as toileting incontinence residents, offer hydration and nutritional snacks
- Engage in safety classes and training
- Room cleaning and laundry assistance, bed making plus tidying up elders' room on a daily for safety and cleanliness
- Working as a team to make the experience for the residents as comfortable as possible.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
Home Health Aide
Right at Home, Home & Senior Care
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements
- Preparing and serving meals and snacks and running errands including doctor's appointments
- Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming, and companionship
- Communicating with and co-workers about any changes in health or behavior, working as a team so that the patient has the right care plan
- Administering medication and assuring the safety of the patient, completing training and recertification's.
Medicine Technician
Palm Cottages Assisted Living & Memory Care
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted memory care, Alzheimer's, and dementia, patients
- Verifies identity of patient receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records
- Presents medication to patient and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures
- Uphold all health and safety standards
- Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs
Dietary Aide
Rockledge Health & Rehabilitation Center
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Developed and maintained accurate nutrition records and databases.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Conducted one-on-one nutritional counseling sessions with residents.
- Discarded outdated food products and maintained waste disposal procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
Education
ME, KY, OH, WA, CO -
Diploma - undefined
Christian Home Private School
Tallahassee, FLAssociate of Arts And Sciences -
Eastern Florida State College & Tallahassee Community College
Florida 2022
Skills
- Family Support and Assistance
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Medications Familiarity
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- EMR Systems
- Documenting Behaviors
- Oral Hygiene
- Inpatient Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Recording Vital Signs
- Laboratory Testing
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Proper Staffing
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maine Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Per Diem
Premier Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Travel CNA
Lee Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
Per Diem/Certified Nursing Assistant
Augustine Plantation Memory Care & Assisted Living
08.2022 - Current
Site Lead
Nomi Health, Coved Testing
12.2021 - 06.2022
COVID-19 Tester/Per Diem
Modican Medical Health & Safety
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Travel
Psychiatric Hospital – Favorite Healthcare Staffing
07.2021 - 09.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician/PRN
The Villas At Killearn Lakes, Memory Care
03.2020 - 11.2022
Home Health Aide
Right at Home, Home & Senior Care
01.2020 - 12.2020
Medicine Technician
Tapestry Assisted Living & Memory Care
12.2019 - 07.2021
Medicine Technician
Palm Cottages Assisted Living & Memory Care
05.2018 - 12.2019
Dietary Aide
Rockledge Health & Rehabilitation Center
09.2016 - 12.2018
ME, KY, OH, WA, CO -
Diploma - undefined
Christian Home Private School
Associate of Arts And Sciences -
Eastern Florida State College & Tallahassee Community College
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