Renée Perkins
Salisbury
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tidal Health Group
Salisbury
10.2022 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Office Manager
Jet Carpet Cleaners
Salisbury
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms and cost savings.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
Certified Birth Doula
Self Employed Web
Salisbury
01.2004 - 01.2018
- Provided support for physical, emotional and social needs of clients.
- Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed babies.
- Support families in making informed decisions about their birth experience.
- Remain available via phone, text, email between appointments to answer questions or provide reassurance as needed.
- Provide emotional and physical support to birthing mothers during labor and delivery.
- Reassure mothers that their labor is progressing normally when appropriate.
- Introduced breathing and grounding techniques to support birthing process and increase overall comfort.
- Collaborated with community health programs to increase knowledge of available birthing methods and educate families.
- Educated women on birth options, positive strategies and unique health issues.
- Assist in the creation of a birth plan that meets the needs of the mother and family.
- Provide guidance on how partners can best assist during labor and delivery.
- Facilitate referrals to community resources such as parenting classes or lactation consultants when needed.
- Discuss nutrition practices that will promote a healthy pregnancy journey.
- Advocate for patient rights by monitoring medical procedures and communicating with healthcare providers to ensure an optimal experience.
- Offer postpartum visits to provide assistance transitioning into parenthood.
- Help create a calm environment for laboring women so they feel safe and secure.
- Educate parents on the stages of labor, coping techniques, pain management options, postpartum care, breastfeeding support, infant care basics, and newborn safety.
Education
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Morgan State University
02-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Prereq
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MDSkills
- Vital sign recording
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control procedures
- Documenting behaviors
- Monitoring fluids
- Collecting specimens
- Blood glucose testing
- Oxygen therapy
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Electronic charting
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
Affiliations
- I enjoy fishing and crabbing with my friends and family
- My husband and I enjoy cooking together
Accomplishments
- Received an honorable mention for a Sunshine Award
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tidal Health Group
10.2022 - Current
Office Manager
Jet Carpet Cleaners
01.2017 - 01.2022
Certified Birth Doula
Self Employed Web
01.2004 - 01.2018
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Morgan State University
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Prereq
Wor-Wic Community College
References
References available upon request.
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