MEKITA ALLEN
La Grange
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Lagrange Trails
Lagrange
04.2019 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents in daily living activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures and patient monitoring.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in resident rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information and care provided in electronic health records.
- Supported residents' mobility through safe transfer techniques and assistance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Participated in training new staff on best practices and safety protocols.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
CNA
Pruitt
Greenville
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Record height or weight of patients.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
CNA
Eamc
Valley
02.2011 - 01.2017
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Record height or weight of patients.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
- Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
- Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
Education
High School Diploma -
DAWSON STREET CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Lagrange, GACertification
CNA
References
References available upon request
Timeline
CNA
Lagrange Trails
04.2019 - Current
CNA
Pruitt
02.2017 - 10.2019
CNA
Eamc
02.2011 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
DAWSON STREET CHRISTIAN SCHOOL