Assistant High School

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Brooklyn NY *****

Email: *****.**********@*****.***

Phone: 247-***-****

Objective:

I am an experienced nursing assistant with more than 5 years of experience,

seeking a position in a reputed health organization where I can apply my

best clinical skills.

Education and Certification:

Certified Medication Technician (CMT) (2011) USA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/ (GNA) (2011) USA

Certified Home Health Aide (2010) USA

Certified Personal Disability Assistant Course, Servol Regional Life Center

(2008) Trinidad & Tobago

National Certificate Personal Disability Assistant, Training Center (2008)

Trinidad & Tobago

Certified Geriatric Nursing (Basic), Microcom Company Limited (2006)

Trinidad & Tobago

High School Diploma from Scarborough Secondary School, Scarborough, Tobago

(1974)

Work History:

Eveline Gardens Assisted Living

CNA/GNA (2011)

Andy's Assisted Living

. Blood Sugars

. Vitals

. Administer Insulin And Medications

. Specimen Collections

Utilizes restorative measures in resident care to promote the resident's

highest level of functioning. Takes temperature, pulses and respirations,

blood pressures, records and reports measurement to the nurse. Collects

specimen (urine, stool) as ordered. Ensures the assigned resident's

personal hygiene by administering and/or overseeing bathing, oral care,

hair care and nail care including cutting nails of non diabetic. Provides

shower or tubbath as care plan outlines. Labels and replaces personal care

items as needed. Provides skin care and perineal care to all incontinent

residents after each voiding and/or defecation. Assures residents are

appropriately dresses in stockings, shoes, proper fitting garments, etc.

Carries out bowel and bladder management program and records results.

Provides skin care to prevent decubiti. Assists residents to ambulate.

Records distance ambulated. Positions residents as orders (q 2 hrs

positioning) and sign turning sheet. Maintains proper body alignment.

Releases restraints q 2 hrs, performs prescribed activity with residents

and documents on resident's accountability record. Assures that corrective

devices are appropriately used; slings, hand rolls and positioning devices.

Promotes adequate nutritional and fluid intake to assigned residents. Feeds

or assists in feeding of residents as needed. Encourages residents in self-

feeding. Reports food and fluid intake and pertinent problems or

significant changes in the resident's condition to the RN. Weigh residents,

record results - reporting fluctuations to the nurse. Provides fluid as

ordered. Measures and records intake and output. Monitors chair and bed

check alarms. Tests their proper functioning before putting resident in bed

or chair and reports problems to the charge nurse. Provides for the safety

of the residents at all times Participates in assigned residents care plan

meetings. Reads and follows instructions on care plan. Uses proper transfer

techniques. Knowledgeable of wheelchair safety. Assists with nursing care

tasks as assigned. Administers catheter care on each shift for residents

with foley catheters. Transports the residents to and from clinics,

activities, hospitals, etc. Answers residents' call bell promptly. Assist

in admissions, transfers and discharges. Unpacks or assists resident to

unpack personal belongings upon admission. Ensures that all clothing is

labeled. Completes clothing sheets on all admissions, transfers and

discharges. Upon transfer, discharge or expiration; check resident's

belongings against inventory and then packs and sends to the Housekeeping

Department. Completes all required documentation in a timely basis. Attends

scheduled educational in-services. Participate in performance improvement

projects.

Baltimore City Public High School, Baltimore, MD

Substitute Teacher (2010)

Jewish Home Lifecare, HAPI, Bronx, NY

Home Health Aide (2010)

Job Description:

. Reported to the senior doctors of the status of patient by spending

maximum time in the room with the patient.

. Maintained the ward neat and clean.

. Obtained specimens, weights, and vital signs of patients.

. Given enemas to patient when needed.

. Measured and recorded patient's fluid intake and output.

. Managed supply inventory and supply requisitions.

. Provided medication reminders.

Servol, Beethom, Trinidad

Geriatric Nursing Assistant (2007 to 2009)

Job Description:

. Provided nursing and nursing related services to residents.

. Maintained homelike environment for the residents.

. Protected and promoted resident rights and assisted the person to

maintain independence.

. Provided routine care to the patients.

Grace Community Center, Cunupia, Trinidad

Disability Nursing Assistant Teacher Trainee (2007 to 2008)

Job Description:

. Provided nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and

procedures.

. Ensured the safety and well-being of the residents is maintained.

. Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming in

accordance with established care plan.

. Provided patient transportation to doctor appointments.

References

1. Jasmine Forde, Reference 347-***-****

2. Gloria Jack, Reference 410-***-****

3. Marilyn Harrilal 321-352-771, 321-***-****

4. Sarah Ames 910-***-****

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