Althea Dunton
La Grange,GA
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care quality and emotional support, honed at Wellstar West Georgia and Lagrange Nursing & Rehab. Excelled in improving patient satisfaction and safety, adept in CPR/AED with a strong foundation in dementia care. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through compassionate care and professional excellence.
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Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Wellstar West Georgia
Lagrange Ga 30241
07.2018 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Nursing Assistant
Lagrange Nursing & Rehab
Lagrange Ga
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
Did Not Finish - American And English Literature
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WACertified Nursing Assistant
Frist Step Career Center
Columbus Ga12.2006
Mathematics
Grange Hill High School
Jamaica WI07.1992
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Feeding
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient Care Quality
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Wellstar West Georgia
07.2018 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Lagrange Nursing & Rehab
05.2016 - 07.2018
Did Not Finish - American And English Literature
Tacoma Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant
Frist Step Career Center
Mathematics
Grange Hill High School