Porshea Hood
Shelby,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant focused on enhancing patient comfort and quality of life through expert care and companionship. Proficient in monitoring vital signs, providing mobility support, and managing meticulous records to ensure seamless patient experiences. As a Certified Phlebotomist, skilled in venipuncture and blood sampling techniques, effectively prepares specimens while managing high-volume workflows. Knowledgeable in HIPAA regulations and laboratory standards, with extensive experience utilizing [Software] EHR systems for accurate charting and patient data management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Authora Care Hospice
07.2024 - 01.2026
- helped patients transition
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
CNA Tech 1
Wake Forest Baptist
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Prepared routine and special reports for medical staff, oncology program, hospital administration and accrediting agencies.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
CNA
Guilford Health Care Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Answered phone calls and transferred incoming calls.
- Promoted independence while assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Documented care actions, vitals and orders in company software.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks and ran errands.
- Offered support, companionship and stimulation with conversation and recreation.
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs.
- Reported unusual behavior for improved care continuity.
- Prepared patients for treatments, visits and social activities.
- Changed bed linen regularly to help prevent skin irritation.
- Helped patients to complete routine exercises to build mobility.
- Built friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care.
- Specialized in delivering high quality care to [Type] patients.
- Handled non-medical patient care activities and provided laundry and meal assistance.
- Collaborated with physicians and registered nurses to perform procedures.
- Recorded patient heart rate, pulse and blood pressure.
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans.
- Used initiative to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay current with best practices in nursing assistance.
- Administered medications as directed by nurse or physician within scope of practice.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues across disciplines.
- Managed time efficiently during shifts to prioritize tasks based on urgency level.
- Assisted physical therapists with exercises and rehabilitation activities for patients recovering from injuries or surgeries.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Conducted routine checks on bedridden patients to prevent bedsores or other complications.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained clean and safe environment for patients by following infection control procedures.
- Operated medical equipment like Hoyer lifts safely under appropriate supervision or guidance.
- Communicated effectively with diverse populations of patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Documented patient care by recording observations, interventions, and outcomes in medical records.
- Measured intake and output levels accurately to help manage fluids balance in body.
- Helped transfer patients from beds to wheelchairs or walkers, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature on regular basis.
- Educated patients about self-care techniques and strategies for improving health outcomes.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements of each patient, considering allergies or preferences.
- Performed wound care tasks such as cleaning, dressing changes, and monitoring healing progress.
- Reported any changes in patient condition or behavior to supervising nurse promptly.
- Collaborated with nursing team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Contributed excellent care for residents with positive attitude.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, beauty shops and shopping.
- Reported changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse.
- Assisted patients and families with meals or changing bed linens.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
- Communicated pertinent patient information to appropriate members of treatment team.
- Exercised patients with restricted mobility to prevent muscle atrophy.
- Delivered specimens to laboratory and returned to unit with reports.
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergencies.
- Enhanced patient physical recovery with emotional and social support.
- Kept patients comfortable with clean linens and well-stocked rooms.
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients by cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools.
- Set up equipment for clinical team to use in treatment and diagnostics.
- Administered treatments, managed catheters and cleaned patients under direction of clinical staff.
- Helped patients ambulate safely with proper mobility assistance.
- Monitored current conditions, asked questions about health concerns and reported back to clinical team.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients suffering from sudden onset and chronic concerns.
- Assisted patients with limited mental and physical capacity in handling daily living tasks.
- Examined patients for bruises, wounds and symptoms indicating medical needs.
- Measured vital signs and updated chart with current information.
- Replenished supplies and personal hygiene items in patient rooms.
- Served meals and assisted with self-feeding or directly fed individuals.
- Transported patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shelby High
Shelby, NC01-2020
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Compassionate communication
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Feeding Assistance
- Bathing Assistance
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Call transferring
- Greeting customers
- Professional Communication
- Computer Skills
- Stress Management
- Clear Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Plant Health Care
- Direct Care Staff Support
- Healthcare reporting
- Compassion and Empathy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Toileting Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Patient Transfers
- Active Listening
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care
- Professionalism
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Infection Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Condition Monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital sign recording
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Relations
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Management
- Database Administration
- Positioning Patients
- End-of-Life Care
- Transfer Techniques
- Ambulation Assistance
- IV Maintenance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Range of motion exercises
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Intake recording
- Health monitoring
- Patient care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Phlebotomist, Advance Medical
Language
English
Advanced
Timeline
CNA
Authora Care Hospice
07.2024 - 01.2026
CNA Tech 1
Wake Forest Baptist
01.2023 - 01.2024
CNA
Guilford Health Care Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Shelby High