CHRISTY AFRICA
Certified Nursing Assistant & Certified Phlebotomist
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Experienced and reliable CNA with excellent patient care as well as social and conflict resolution skills. Very compassionate and takes great pride in my work. I adept well at working in a variety of health care settings. Recently became a Certified Phlebotomist with hopes in becoming a Registered Nurse eventually.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Washington Health System- Washington, PA
Phlebotomy Externship- 60 hours
June 2023
Verified patient names and date of births
Explained procedure and asked arm preference for blood draw
Drew blood in doctors’ offices and hospital setting
Completed paperwork
TownView Health and Rehabilitation- Canonsburg, PA
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
May 2015- Present
Bathe and dress patients
Serve meals and help patients with eating
Turn/reposition patients who are bedridden
Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors
Provide and empty bedpans
Assist and lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc.
Answer patient calls
Examine patients for bruises, blood in urine, and/or other injuries and wounds
Clean and sanitize patient areas
Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies
St. Clair Hospital- Pittsburgh, PA
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
August 2019- June 2020
Responded efficiently to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
Monitored patient conditions by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
Monitored intake/output of food and liquids and alerted medical staff to deterioration in patient conditions
Home Instead Senior Care- South Hills, PA
Aide
August 2013- January 2015
Monitored patient conditions by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, and exercise.
Supported patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services
Shopped for food and other household requirements/needs
Prepared and served meals and snacks
Ran errands for patients and took them to doctors’ appointments
EDUCATION
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Diploma, Phlebotomy- 2023
Harrisburg Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant, 120-hour class
Canon- McMillan High School
Diploma