Patrice Holness
Philadelphia
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Nursing Aide
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
03.2019 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored patients' status and reported any identified abnormalities or changes to nursing personnel.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
CNA
Waverly Care Associates
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Medical Assistant
Care Stat Urgent Care
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - LPN Nursing
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Media, PA10-2024
Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assistant
Harris School of Business
Philadelphia, PA02-2018
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Dougherty High School
Philadelphia, PA06-2007
Skills
- Bedside manner
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Infection control procedures
- Vital sign recording
- Transporting patients
- Pediatric care
- Tracheostomy care
- Feeding assistance expert
- Direct patient care
- G-tube care
- Catheter change and preparation
Certification
- Licensed LPN
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- NCMA (Medical Assistant)
Timeline
Senior Nursing Aide
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
03.2019 - Current
CNA
Waverly Care Associates
06.2017 - 01.2018
Medical Assistant
Care Stat Urgent Care
01.2016 - 12.2016
Licensed Practical Nursing - LPN Nursing
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assistant
Harris School of Business
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Dougherty High School
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