Wallasha Townsend
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital, adept in providing high-quality patient care, including tracheostomy and dementia care. Demonstrates exceptional professionalism and compassion, significantly enhancing patient comfort and wellbeing. Proven track record in reducing fall incidents and preventing pressure ulcers, showcasing strong multitasking and patient advocacy skills.
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.
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tyler’s Retreat
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
At Home Care Hospice
05.2019 - 07.2020
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vibra Hospital of Richmond
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Education
Nurse Aide
Southside VA Community College
Keysville, VA12.2009
Skills
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- Trustworthy companion
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Geriatric Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dementia Care
- CPR Certified
- Professionalism
- Patient Advocacy
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tyler’s Retreat
02.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
At Home Care Hospice
05.2019 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vibra Hospital of Richmond
02.2017 - 09.2019
Nurse Aide
Southside VA Community College