Nahema Canty
Antioch
Summary
Assisted patients with daily activities and provided compassionate bedside care. Monitored high-risk patients to prevent falls and elopement. Utilized therapeutic communication to support patients with behavioral, cognitive, or emotional needs. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Partner / Patient Sitter
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
04.2021 - 08.2025
- Assist patients with activities of daily living including hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and dressing
- Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and blood glucose levels
- Perform venipuncture and specimen collection per protocol
- Provide continuous 1:1 observation for high-risk patients
- Utilize therapeutic communication to de-escalate agitation
Resident Assistant (Memory Care)
Morning Pointe
Brentwood, TN
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided direct care and supervision to residents
Special Needs Bus Monitor
Metro Schools Transportation
Nashville, TN
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Ensured safety during transportation
Education
ASN - Nursing
South College
GED - undefined
Nashville State Community College
Skills
- Patient Safety
- 1:1 Observation
- Therapeutic Communication
- Venipuncture
- Vital Signs
- Foley Catheter Care
- Bladder Scanning
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Valid through November 2026
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NHA) – Valid through November 2026
Accomplishments
BEE Award (Being Exceptional Every Day) - June 2022
Recognized for exceptional patient care and commitment to excellence.
Timeline
Care Partner / Patient Sitter
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2025
Resident Assistant (Memory Care)
Morning Pointe
10.2018 - 10.2019
Special Needs Bus Monitor
Metro Schools Transportation
03.2017 - 10.2018
ASN - Nursing
South College
GED - undefined
Nashville State Community College