Keria Ali
Silver Spring
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Georgetown Home Care
Washington DC
10.2017 - Current
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Home Health Aide
Ideal Nursing Inc
Washington
06.2006 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rossvelty High School
Washington, DC06-2014
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Regulatory compliance
- Mobility assistance
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Safety protocols
- Vital sign recording
- Home health aide (HHA)
- Transport patients
- Blood pressure measurement
- Output monitoring and reporting
- Range of motion exercises
- Written communication
- Reliable transportation
- CPR certification
- Home care aide
- HIPAA compliance
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Georgetown Home Care
10.2017 - Current
Home Health Aide
Ideal Nursing Inc
06.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rossvelty High School
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