Diana Darvin
Stevens Point,WI
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong patient care skills combined with excellent patient evaluation and advocacy. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stevens Point Health Services
Stevens Point, United States
07.2020 - 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- 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.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 30-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crossroads Care Center Of Weyauwega
Weyauwega, WI
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- 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.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 75-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Certified Nursing Assistant 2
Wisconsin Veterans Home, King
King, WI
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 90-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas of The Permain Basin
Odessa, TX05.1996
Skills
- Needs Determination
- Caregiver Relations
- Fluid Measurement
- Nutrition and Diet
- Vital Signs Collection
- Linen Replacements
- Feeding Assistance
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Mobility Assistance
- Surgical Preparation
- Bedsore Prevention
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Emotional and Social Support
- Observation Documentation
- Care Monitoring
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Medical Terminology
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Intercultural Competence
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Positioning
- Injury Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Biohazard Disposal
- Universal Precautions
- First Aid Certification
- CNA Certification
- Patient Care Quality
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Quality Assurance
- Catheter Care
- Time Management
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Safety Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- CPR Certification
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Consistent Follow Through
- Willingness to Learn
- Oral Hygiene
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Calm Under Stress
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crossroads Care Center Of Weyauwega
12.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stevens Point Health Services
07.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant 2
Wisconsin Veterans Home, King
04.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas of The Permain Basin