XaQuashus Wardlaw
Greenville,SC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Qualified Psychiatric Technician providing several years of experience in delivering treatment for mental health and substance abuse conditions. Genuine in offering quality patient care by fostering relationships, counseling, and building communication to treat various types of patients and collaborate with family members. Expert in maintaining upbeat attitude and achieving peak performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
01.2023 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Mental Health Assistant
Springbrook Behavioral Health System
Travelers Rest, SC
07.2020 - 12.2023
- Observed client behavior and interactions to identify any changes in mood or attitude.
- Attended professional development workshops and trainings related to Autism Spectrum Disorders in order to stay up-to-date on research findings and intervention techniques.
- Collaborated closely with teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for students with autism.
- Monitored progress of students through data collection and analysis of academic performance, behavior, communication skills and social interactions.
- Developed goals and objectives that are tailored to each student's individual needs.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
Patient Care Technician
Terrabella Greenville
Greenville, SC
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Provided emotional support to families and caregivers during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, family members and other stakeholders involved in the care process.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from residents, patients, families, visitors.
- Offered reassurance and comfort to residents and patients while providing personal care services such as bathing, oral hygiene and toileting.
- Followed safety protocols when transferring residents between beds, wheelchairs or other devices.
- Encouraged patient participation in physical activity programs under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist.
- Responded quickly and calmly during emergency situations such as falls or seizures.
- Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported them to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Developed positive relationships with residents and patients through interactions that focused on individual preferences.
- Provided direct patient care, such as helping with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted nursing staff with diverse care needs of patients.
Education
Sumter High School
Sumter, SC06-2013
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Mobility Assistance
- Collecting specimens
- Patient Relations
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Condition Monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Understands medical procedures
- Communication Strategies
- Life Skills Instruction
- Individualized Education Plans
- Positive Reinforcement
- Transition planning
- Family Support
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
- Team building
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Effective Communication
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenville Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Mental Health Assistant
Springbrook Behavioral Health System
07.2020 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician
Terrabella Greenville
01.2016 - 08.2020
Sumter High School
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