SYLVESTER BOYKINS

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Minneapolis, MN 55412

612-***-****

adutje@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned professional with 10+ years in the health care profession. I possess excellent customer service skills and am dedicated to providing quality care and service to my patients/clients. In addition, I have numerous years of experience in the social service field.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Redeemer Health and Rehab /Elim Health Care Center Minneapolis, MN

Certified Nursing Assistant 11/2017- Present

Provided personalized care to the patient in a compassionate and understanding manner consistent with the hospice philosophy, including hygienic care, feeding, physical therapy exercises, and monitoring of basic vital signs.

Familiarity and routine use of various medical devices and systems, including electronic charting, various devices for moving patients (gait belt, sliding board, Hoyer Lift, E-Z Stand), and electronic patient monitoring systems.

Remained alert for significant changes in the patient’s condition, and rapidly reported them up the chain.

Augustana / Elim Health Care Center Minneapolis, MN

Certified Nursing Assistant 10/2015 - 11/2017

Work as a “Float” to assist all the patients in both the Transitional and Long-term Care Units.

Jones Harrison Residence Minneapolis, MN

Certified Nursing Assistant 8/2014 - 9/2015

Provided assistance with activities of daily living, such as: grooming and dressing, toileting, help with feeding and transportation to and from activities.

Monitored health vitals of residents.

Remained alert for significant changes in the patient’s condition, and rapidly reported them up the chain.

Veterans Hospital Minneapolis, MN

Certified Nursing Assistant 11/2010 - 7/2014

Turned and repositioned bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores

Observed patients' conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to professional staff.

Provided patient care by supplying and emptying bed pans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines

EDUCATION:

Lake Superior College Duluth, MN

Certified Nursing Assistant

Northeastern IL University Chicago, IL

Bachelors of Arts Human Services