Assistant Registered Nurse

Candice C. Garrison

**** **** **** ****** • Winston-Salem, NC 27101 • 336-***-**** • ************@*****.***

Objective:

To utilize my training, experience and interpersonal skills in providing care to clients with various needs in a variety of settings.

Skills and Qualifications:

Read and transcribe medication orders to the MAR

Accept and transcribe medical orders over the phone or via fax

Review patient medication inventory and assure current dates and discard out dated or discontinued items

Resolve discrepancies if found on all delivery sheets when compared to medication orders

Review all new medication deliveries for correct names, dosage, time, and appropriate signatures

Call doctor’s office for all needed clarification as well as any d/c or changed orders

Provide documentation for all orders over the phone, via fax

Education:

Winston Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology May 2014

Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem, NC

GED, 1991

Relevant Courses:

Abnormal Psychology, Adjustment of Psychology, Substance Abuse and Drug Addiction,

Sensation and Perception, Cognitive Psychology, Theories of Sociology, Experimental Psychology, Research Methods

Employment:

Brookstone Terrace, Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Technician, Clemmons, NC 2012 - 2013

Provide high-quality patient care as an in-demand per-diem CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings

Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing

Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care

Responsible for all aspects of medication administration under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.

Piedmont Home Health, Certified Nursing Assistant, Winston-Salem, NC 2008

Follows Facility protocol for admission documentation

Demonstrates skill in the nursing process

HIPAA Competency – Protects resident’s privacy by insuring resident charts or items with resident data with protected health information (PHI) are not left unattended or left opened

Demonstrates ability to read, understand and follow individual resident care plans.

Reynolds Home Care, Certified Nursing Assistant, Winston-Salem, NC 2005 - 2007

Identifies when help is required in providing resident care and seeks it appropriately

Reports problem areas to the Supervisor

Prepares resident room for admission; Responsibilities include resident orientation to room, providing admission pack supplies, assisting resident with dressing as indicated

Bojangles, Cashier, Winston-Salem, NC 2005 – 2007

Greet customers entering establishments

Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers

Certifications:

Peer Support Specialist Training

NCI Training Behavior Modification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant I

Medical Aid Licensure

Fork Lift Operator

Knowledge of Food Safety and Sanitation

Job Skills Training Certification

Co-Curricular Experiences:

Pop Warner Football League, Volunteer, 2006 - 2008

Sarah Alston Head Start, Volunteer, 2000 - 2002

Guildford County Department of Social Services, Volunteer, 1997 - 1998

References Available Upon Request

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