Alexandrea Rowland
Chattanooga
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Alexian Village Of Tennessee, excelling in direct patient care and relationship building. Proficient in monitoring vital signs and providing emotional support, I am a reliable team player with excellent communication skills, committed to enhancing patient well-being and ensuring a compassionate healthcare environment.
Dedicated professional committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms, and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alexian Village Of Tennessee
Signal Mountain
03.2024 - Current
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC Sequatchie
Dunlap
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Assistant Teacher
Signal Mountain Preschool
Signal Mountain
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created weekly newsletters for parents detailing upcoming events and activities.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
Cashier and Food Preparation
Signal Mountain Cookie Lady
Signal Mountain
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
Scranton, PA08-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Excellent Time- Management
- Heavy lifting
- Collecting vital signs
- Medical terminology
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Relationship building
- Professionalism
- Basic life support
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Decision-making
- Direct patient care
- Reliable transportation
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Willingness to learn
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alexian Village Of Tennessee
03.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC Sequatchie
07.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant Teacher
Signal Mountain Preschool
08.2022 - 07.2023
Cashier and Food Preparation
Signal Mountain Cookie Lady
11.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College