Yolanda Alston
Columbia
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA/Med Tech
The Blake at Woodcreek Farms
Elgin
10.2024 - Current
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
PCA/Med Tech
Rice Est l
Columbia
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
PCA/Med Tech
McCleod Home Helath
Columbia
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
PCA/Med Tech
Carolina Gardens
Lexington
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
PCA/Med Tech
Shepards Helping Hands
Batesburg
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lower Richland High School
2615 Lower Richland Blvd06-1993
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal care assistance
- Patient charting
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Client relationship management
- Time management
Timeline
PCA/Med Tech
The Blake at Woodcreek Farms
10.2024 - Current
PCA/Med Tech
Rice Est l
07.2023 - 10.2024
PCA/Med Tech
McCleod Home Helath
08.2022 - 11.2023
PCA/Med Tech
Carolina Gardens
07.2019 - 08.2022
PCA/Med Tech
Shepards Helping Hands
11.2016 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Lower Richland High School