High School Medical
Resume:
Sheena Clarke
Email: ********@**-********-********.***
Address:
City: Colorado Spring
State: CO
Zip: 80904
Country: USA
Phone: 443-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients. Assisted with daily living activities and household tasks. Provided emotional support in a comfortable, soothing environment. Seeking a CNA position in a long term care or rehabilitation facility.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from National American University, Colorado Springs CO 1/2001 to 9/2012 (BSN Nursing)
High School Dipolma from Hartford Community College, Colorado Springs CO 1/2001 to 9/2012
High School Dipolma from CPR, AED, and First Aide, Colorado Springs CO 1/2001 to 9/2012
High School Dipolma from Med Tech Training, Colorado Springs CO 1/2001 to 9/2012
High School Dipolma from Hardford Community College, Colorado Springs CO 1/2001 to 9/2012
High School Dipolma from Aberdeen High School, Colorado Springs CO 1/2001 to 9/2012
High School Dipolma from Additional on the job Training, Colorado Springs CO 1/2001 to 9/2012
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients. Assisted with daily living activities and household tasks. Provided emotional support in a comfortable, soothing environment. Seeking a CNA position in a long term care or rehabilitation facility.
Licenses
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gerriatric nursing assistant
CPR Certification
First Aide
Medicine Technician
Professional Experience
April 2007 to August 2012
Forest Hill Health and Rehab 109 Forest Valley Drive, Forest Hill, MD, 21050
Certified Nursing/Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager
Improved outcomes of patients with psychiatric and comorbid chronic pain conditions.
Massaged patients and applied preparations and treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs and heat-lamp stimulation.
Performed outreach advocacy and rehabilitation services for regular case and crisis intervention in acute/chronic situations.
Call aborted closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
Collected urine and fecal samples.
Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
Educated patients and families about preparation of healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Transported patients to different areas of the facility in wheelchairs, beds, stretchers.
Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheter and bladder irrigations.
Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations.
Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures.
Tended to patients with acute/chronic illnesses.
Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G-tube, J-tube, and regular catheter insertion.
Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
Promoted personal and co-worker safety.
Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.
Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
Assisted patient on doctor appointments.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levelsProvided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.
Expertly explained the diagnosis to patients, treatments and responded to their questions and concerns.
Questioned patients about physical and emotional health, lifestyles and diets to determine potential causes of pain.
Consulted with and referred patients to appropriate health practitioners when needed.
Carefully reviewed patient medical histories, physical findings and diagnoses.
Instructed patients on post-treatment procedures, including breathing techniques, exercise and herbal medications.
Observed and noted patient reactions to treatment to evaluate progress and make adjustments.
Interact with physical therapy patients.
February 2004 to June 2008
The Arc of Northern Chesapeake 4513 Philadelphia Road, Aberdeen Md, 21001
Residential Care Specialist/ Job Coach
Assist individuals in finding job locations,.
Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Read and recorded temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
Massaged patients and applied preparations and treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs and heat-lamp stimulation.
Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Collected urine and fecal samples.
Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
Educated patients and families about preparation of healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheter and bladder irrigations.
Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands
Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations.
Administer Medication within the Maryland State Board Regulations.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to Medical appointments.
Charted and recorded information in client files.
Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.
Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.
Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.
Improved outcomes of patients with psychiatric and co-morbid chronic pain conditions.
Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members..
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Questioned patients about physical and emotional health, lifestyles and diets to determine potential causes of pain.
Expertly explained the diagnosis to patients, prescribed treatments and responded to their questions and concerns.
Instructed patients about proper hygiene, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes and ergonomic factors in their daily activities.
Collaborated closely with primary care physicians, physical therapists and neuroscience specialists.
Carefully reviewed patient medical histories, physical findings and diagnoses.
Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
Promoted personal and co-worker safety.
Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
December 2003 to December 2006
Harford Memorial Hospital 501 south Union Avenue,Havre De Grace, MD/21078
Transport/ Dispatcher
Traveled around a large complex hospital transporting patients to one area of the hospital to another, also deliver patient records, laboratory specimen,medical equipment, requisitions,patient histories, charts, records and X- rays or other images for Physicians.This include patients arriving or being discharged. Assist clinical staff moving patients to and from bed, stretchers and wheel chairs.
Provided post and preoperative nursing care.
Transporters are responsible for patient care and safety during transport, as well as supervised by nursing staff. Responsible for obtaining Medical equipment while transferring patients because the patient may require equipment when being moving to or from a surgery, physical therapy or examination room. These items may include intravenous drips, monitor devices or oxygen tanks.
Responsible for coordinating the activity of the transportation escort,documenting and dispatching all incoming request for transportation.
December 2001 to June 2004
Cope Homes Pikesville, Baltimore, MD
Residential Care Specialist
Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager
Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Massaged patients and applied preparations and treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs and heat-lamp stimulation.
Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
Educated patients and families about infant care, preparation of healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations.
Tended to patients with chronic illnesses.
Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
Promoted personal and co-worker safety.
Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.
Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
Administer Medication within MD state board regulation.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to Medical appointments.
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.
Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
Developed appropriate policies for the identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.
Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.
Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.
Organized clinical interventions for patient care.
Improved outcomes of patients with psychiatric and co-morbid chronic pain conditions.
Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
Skill Highlights
11 Years of Health Care Experience
Extensive experience working with mentally disabled children, adolescents and adults.
Additional Trainings
Patient positioning
Patient evaluation/intervention
Geriatric treatment
Psych and mental health care
Grooming and bathing assistance
Budgeting expertise
Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
Acute and rehabilitative care
Infection control standards
Organizational skills
General housekeeping Skills
Patient-focused care
Time management
Feeding assistance
Efficient and reliable
Calm and level-headed under duress
Administer medications/ injections, tested Glucose, Insulin injections.
Tubule feedings
Documentation procedures expert
Medical terminology knowledge
Wound care experience
Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
Hospice care provider
Mobility assistance
Valid MD driver's license
Understands medical procedures
Compassionate
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Good listener
Specimen collection/processing
Body mechanics knowledge
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Culturally sensitive
Medication administration expert
Patient and family advocacy
Ran Outpatient clinic/Medical appointments serving adults, Geriatric, Children and Adolescent Patients.
Team work
Fast learner
Efficient and reliable
Education and Training
2014 National American University 1915,Jamboree Dr., Ste. 185, Colorado,80920
Select One BSN Nursing
2013 Hartford Community College 401 Thomas Run Road, Belair, MD, 21015
Nursing College Prerequitsite Credits BSN Nursing
Transfered from community to University
2012 CPR, AED, and First Aide 810 Back River Neck Road Suite D, Essex, MD,21221
Select One American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
Issue Date: January- 2012
Expiration Date: January -2014
2002 Med Tech Training Baltimore, MD
Certification Medicine Technician
2002 Hardford Community College 401 Thomas Run Road, Belair,MD, 21015
Certification Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant
2002 Aberdeen High School 251 Paradise Road, MD, 21001
High School Diploma General Studies
Additional on the job Training, Maryland
Health Care Certififcates
Behavioral Principles Strategies 1 and 2
Work Place Health and Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens
Incident Reporting
Communication Skills
Community Inclusion
Aging and Seizures
Individual Planning
Defensive Driving
Alzheimer's/ Dementia
Infection Control
Basic Food Safety
Disaster Training
Fire and Safety
Health and Psychosocial Needs
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