Alexis Wardlaw
Sparks Glencoe
Summary
Healthcare professional ready to contribute to patient care excellence. Expertise in providing compassionate care and supporting medical staff in fast-paced environments. Reliable team player focused on adapting to evolving patient needs and delivering quality outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
MedStar Health
02.2024 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during high-stress situations.
- Assisted healthcare providers in delivering life-saving procedures, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ShiftMed
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any concerning changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
- Lifted, moved, transferred and transported patients using proper body mechanics to prevent accidents.
- Delivered high-quality personal hygiene care, including bathing, grooming, and oral care, for improved patient wellbeing.
- Managed incontinence needs with dignity and respect, maintaining patient privacy throughout the process.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of MD St. Joseph
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Upheld the highest levels of professionalism and ethical conduct in all interactions with patients, families, healthcare staff, and other stakeholders while working as a float pool certified nursing assistant.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ConnectRN
12.2017 - 08.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Future Care Sandtown
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Overlea Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alice Manor
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Maryland Medical Center
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brintonwoods Post Acute Care
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Program Assistant
Adult Medical Daycare of Overlea
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
Advocate
AmeriCorps
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Monitored school halls and ground
- Distributed teaching materials to students such as textbooks, workbooks, and paper and pencils
Education
Certification in Cna/Gna - Certified Nursing Assistant
Sojourner Douglass College
Baltimore, MD06.2014
High School Diploma -
Reach Partnership
06.2012
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Catheter care
- ADL support
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Hospice and palliative care
- IV insertion
- Compassionate care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant Certification (GNA) - State Boards of Nursing in some states.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
MedStar Health
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
ShiftMed
12.2021 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of MD St. Joseph
10.2020 - 12.2021
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Overlea Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
ConnectRN
12.2017 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alice Manor
01.2017 - 07.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Maryland Medical Center
05.2016 - 09.2016
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Future Care Sandtown
01.2016 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brintonwoods Post Acute Care
01.2015 - 12.2015
Program Assistant
Adult Medical Daycare of Overlea
07.2014 - 10.2014
Advocate
AmeriCorps
08.2013 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Reach Partnership
Certification in Cna/Gna - Certified Nursing Assistant
Sojourner Douglass College
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