MINERVA BOYD
Home: 718-***-**** Cell: 646-***-**** adro17@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
I am a highly motivated professional who adapts to change easily and thrives in a fast-paced environment. I am seeking a position in which my skills in compassionate care can be utilized to care for patients with diverse needs.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Over 10 years outstanding patient care experience demonstrated through work in various healthcare facilities.
Proficient in Vital sign testing, communicates well with good problem solving skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Certified Nursing Assistant, Lawrence Presbyterian Hospital (Emergency Room) Bronx, New York
Aug 2021 - Present
Monitors patients’ vital signs, reports any issues to charge nurse.
Document, collect and transport specimens.
Transport patients and equipment.
Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Monitor and document intake and output or patients.
Transport medications from pharmacy to nurse station.
Maintenance of supplies and medicine closets.
Private Home Care (Home Health Aid), New York, NY
Jan 2021 – Aug 2021
Assisted patient with personal activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Planned, prepared, and served meals.
Assisted patient in getting to hospital and doctor visits.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Epic Rehab, White Plains, NY
July 2020 – Oct 2020
Monitored patients’ vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate, alerting nurses when necessary.
Assisted patients in daily grooming this includes, bathing, brushing hair/teeth shaving etc.
Maintain privacy/HIPAA regulations in all patient documentation and interactions.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Valhalla, NY
Feb 2014 – Jun 2020
Deliver compassionate care to patients and family on 4-units.
Maintain patient trust and respect while minimizing discomfort during their stay.
Provided daily patient care and duties, such as bathing, feeding, making beds and providing comfort to patients.
Assess vital signs, complete glucose evaluation and assist with pre and post-operative patients.
Maintain privacy/HIPAA regulations in all patient documentation and interactions.
Home Health Care, A&A Staffing Care Service/Blythedale Children’s Hospital, While Plains, NY
July 2011 – Dec 2013
Communicated and documented condition of patients with nursing staff.
Maintained constant vigilance over children by taking necessary safety precautions.
Home Health Care, Greenwich Woods Nursing Home, Greenwich, CT
Dec 2003 – June 2011
Monitored patients to ensure their wellbeing and safety.
Provided basic care, including assistance with mobility and handling personal care needs.
Home Health Care, Holy Field Nursing Home, New York, NY
Jan 2003 – Nov 2003
Collaborated with nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver care.
EDUCATION:
General Education Development (High School Equivalency Diploma), 1199 Continuing Education – 2018
CERTIFICATION:
Sterile Processing Certification – NYICD – August 2021
Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)
TRAINING:
KeyBank School at Work Program, Westchester Medical Center, 2017
Certified Nursing Assistant, Mount Vernon School District, 2012
Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, 2009
Microsoft Office, Mount Vernon School District, 2005
Home Health Care, Mount Vernon School District, 2003