Staniya Dorsey
Baltimore
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in patient care. Highly prioritize patient safety, communicate ettectively with healthcar team, and deliver high-quality care. Eager to contribute clinical skills, critical thinking, and a patient-centered approach in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6061
6061
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Roland Park Place
Baltimore
03.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects or allergic reactions.
- Developed positive relationships with families by providing education about health maintenance activities for their loved ones.
- Performed direct patient care such as bathing, dressing changes, catheterization management, tube feedings.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques including wound care, medication administration, nutrition, hygiene and disease prevention measures.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient health status accurately.
- Managed multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining professional boundaries between them.
Certified Nursing Assistant
MedStar Health
Baltimore
11.2021 - 03.2026
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Medical Assistant (PRN)
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Venipuncture all ages
- Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and collected specimens using proper swabbing technique.
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Noble Senior Living Homes
Baltimore
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Standard College of Nursing
Vienna, VA 03.2026 - 04.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant -
It Works Learning Center
Baltimore, MDMedical Assistant Certification -
School Of Phlebotomy Vein Skills (NPCE)
Baltimore, MDHigh School Diploma -
Digital Harbor
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Care Planning
- Multi-tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Medical Records Management
- HIPPA & OSHA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Iv Therapy and Fluid Administration
- Catheter Care
- Tube Feeding
- Emergency Response
- Team Collaboration
- Infection Control
- Patient Education and Communication
- EMR/EHR
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Charting and Recording
- Tracking Symptoms
- Transcribing Orders
- Pediatric Care
- ADL Assistance
- Sample collection
- Oxygen Therapy
- Pain Management
- Patient Safety Protocols
- Writing Reports
- Medication Dispensing
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Patient Triaging
- Mental Health Support
- End-of-life care
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Roland Park Place
03.2026 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Standard College of Nursing
03.2026 - 04.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
MedStar Health
11.2021 - 03.2026
Medical Assistant (PRN)
University of Maryland Medical System
12.2020 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Noble Senior Living Homes
12.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant -
It Works Learning Center
Medical Assistant Certification -
School Of Phlebotomy Vein Skills (NPCE)
High School Diploma -
Digital Harbor