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Marquitta Whitaker

Concord,CA

Summary

Compassionate, 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

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bayside Healthcare - Golden Pavillion Healthcare
08.2020 - 05.2025
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Power Personnel - Lucid Packard Children Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2020
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Modesto Post Acute Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

Diploma - Vocational Nursing

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord, CA
05-2024

Certificate - Nursing Education

Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA
08-2018

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Condition monitoring
  • Bedside manner
  • Feeding assistance
  • Admitting support
  • Recording vital signs
  • Dementia & Alzheimer Care
  • Home Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Patient assessments
  • Medical records management

Certification

  • LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • BLS - Basic Life Support


Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bayside Healthcare - Golden Pavillion Healthcare
08.2020 - 05.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Power Personnel - Lucid Packard Children Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Modesto Post Acute Center
01.2017 - 01.2019

Diploma - Vocational Nursing

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

Certificate - Nursing Education

Modesto Junior College

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