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Ayana Nalls

Merrillville

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated professional with experience at Regal Adult Day Services, excelling in patient care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient independence and well-being through effective advocacy and education. Recognized for maintaining confidentiality and delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all clients.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Regal Adult Day Services
10.2023 - Current
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.

Administrative Assistant

Regal Adult Day Services
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Merrillville Community School Corp
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology/ Pre-med

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Lake County, IN
12-2025

High School Diploma -

Andrean High School
Merrillville, IN
06-2018

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Patient advocacy
  • Patient education
  • Emotional support

Certification

  • BLS (CPR/AED) Training - 08/2024

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Volunteering
  • Women and Maternal health
  • Advocating health literacy

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Regal Adult Day Services
10.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Regal Adult Day Services
06.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Merrillville Community School Corp
09.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology/ Pre-med

Tuskegee University

Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

High School Diploma -

Andrean High School
Ayana Nalls