Andrea Dotson
PI BOX 161304 Fotworth
Summary
Accomplished Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at Legend Oaks Rehabilitation Center, skilled in direct patient care and electronic charting. Demonstrated compassionate bedside manner and effective communication, enhancing patient comfort and safety. Improved care quality by reducing fall incidents through strategic safety measures, contributing to a 20% decrease in patient accidents. Reliable team player committed to excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Legend Oaks Rehabilitation Center
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents during care routines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Springtown Park Nursing and Rehab
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and self-care techniques effectively.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and facility protocols.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pleasant Hills Nursing Home
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Direct Care Worker
Millcreek Rehabilitation Center
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing personal independence and quality of life.
- Monitored client behavior and reported significant changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Implemented individualized care plans, ensuring adherence to therapeutic goals and promoting rehabilitation progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for diverse client needs.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Organized recreational activities to encourage social interaction and improve mental well-being among clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Direct Support Professional
Oxford Home Health
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Provided daily support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing quality of life through personalized care plans.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills, promoting independence and self-sufficiency in daily activities.
- Coordinated transportation and community engagement activities, fostering social inclusion for participants.
- Monitored client health and well-being, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare professionals.
Education
GED -
Laurel High
Laurel MsSkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Feeding assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Positioning patients
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Legend Oaks Rehabilitation Center
11.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Springtown Park Nursing and Rehab
08.2025 - 11.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pleasant Hills Nursing Home
11.2023 - 03.2025
Direct Care Worker
Millcreek Rehabilitation Center
02.2021 - 02.2022
Direct Support Professional
Oxford Home Health
08.2020 - 02.2022
GED -
Laurel High