Nursing Assistant Secretary

PATRICIA A. REASON

**** ********** **, ********, ** 75181 • Cell: 214-***-**** • ****************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Reliable nursing professional with excellent patient-care skills gained through over ten years of experience as a PCT/CNA. Compassionate and skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Looking to obtain a job with a growing company where I can utilize my skills.

WORK HISTORY

08/2019-Current PCT-Med Surg, Medical City Hospital-Plano, TX

Assist with ADLs, patient safety, vital signs, glucose monitoring, I&O, patient charting, hygiene care, observe changes in patient condition, help with ambulation, assisting nurse with care related task

05/2017-10/2019 CNA, Home Health Companions- Dallas, TX

Assist with ADLs, patient safety and transfers, medication reminders, meal prep, companionship, drive client to appointments and errand runs

02/2016-03/2017 HHA, Dependable Home Care- Garland, TX

Per visit shifts, assist with ADLs, maintain patient safety in the home, medication reminders, patient transfers, light housekeeping

07/2015-04/2017 HHA, Charlin Hospice- Plano, TX

Per visit shifts, assist with ADLs, maintain patient safety in the home, medication reminders, patient transfers, light housekeeping

07/2015-04/2017 HHA, Charlin Home Health- Plano, TX

Per visit shifts, assist with ADLs, maintain patient safety in the home, medication reminders, patient transfers, light housekeeping

08/2014-07/2015 HHA, 1st Aid Home Health – Richardson, TX

Assisted patients with ADLs. Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment. Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation. Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.

01/2013-07/2014 CNA, Acapella in Home Care – Dallas, TX

Patient safety and transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds, and showers. Meal preparations and medication reminders. Assist with ADLs and light Housekeeping.

Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.

05/2011-02/2013 CNA, Life Span Home Health/Disability Services of Southwest – Dallas, TX

Assist patients with ADLs. Change bed linens. Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert. Cared for children who are disabled or who have sick or disabled parents. Positioning bedridden patients. Light housekeeping

01/2008-06/2011 PCT, Texas Health Resources Dallas -Dallas, TX

Transport patients to treatment units. Clean operating rooms and collect specimens such as urine, sputum, or blood. Maintain inventory and stocked surgical areas. Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures. Hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operations. Scrub into surgical cases when needed.

11/2007-7/2008 PCT, Baylor Hospital – Garland, TX

Answer patient call lights. Patient transfers and positioning. Observe patient conditions, measuring and recording I&O, vital signs. Assist with feedings and provide help with ambulation. Clean patient rooms and change linens as needed.

EDUCATION

1996-2000 Natchez High School-Diploma Natchez, MS

01/2007-07/2007 PCI Health Training Center-CNA/PCT Certificate Richardson, TX

09/2017-12/2021 Dallas College Dallas, TX

01/2022-Current Collin College-ADN Program McKinney, TX

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Nursing Assistant

Patient Care Technician

CPR

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Unit Secretary backup help

Vital Signs/ Blood Glucose

Patient Safety/HIPPA Regulations

Trach Care

G-Tube Feedings

Foley Catheter Care

Hospice Care

Surgical/Operating Rm Experience

REFERENCES

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