Y'Keira Black
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Crestview Center, dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and safety. Skilled in collecting vital signs and implementing safety precautions, I advocate for patient needs while fostering positive relationships. Committed to delivering exceptional, patient-focused care that improves overall satisfaction and wellbeing.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crestview Center
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- 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.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Education
High School Diploma - None
Trenton Central High School
Trenton, NJ06.2017
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Basic life support
- Bathing assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
Certification
LICENSED CNA
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crestview Center
High School Diploma - None
Trenton Central High School
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