Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

Annette Bentley

Detroit,MI

Summary

Proven Nursing Assistant and Teacher with a track record of enhancing patient satisfaction and student success at Autumn Wood Nursing Center and Pro Care Unlimited. Leveraged critical thinking and classroom management skills to improve care and educational outcomes. Excelled in providing compassionate assistance and tailored educational support, significantly boosting engagement and achievement levels.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Autumn Wood Nursing Center
10.1997 - 09.2000
  • 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.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
  • Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
  • Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
  • Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.

Nursing Assistant

Father Murray Nursing Home
09.2001 - 09.2007
  • 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.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • 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.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
  • Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
  • Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Nursing Assistant

Advantage Living Center
09.2008 - 01.2022

  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • 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.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.

Teacher

Pro Care Unlimited
01.2023 - Current

Working with children disability.

  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.

Education

Associate Of Arts - Teacher Education

Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI
06.2024

Diploma - General Studies

Denby High School
Detroit, MI
06.1983

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student Engagement
  • Behavior Management
  • Growth Mindset
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Child Development
  • Student assessment
  • Student needs assessment
  • Performance Assessments
  • Testing and grading
  • Elementary Education
  • Learning Assessments

Timeline

Teacher

Pro Care Unlimited
01.2023 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Advantage Living Center
09.2008 - 01.2022

Nursing Assistant

Father Murray Nursing Home
09.2001 - 09.2007

Nursing Assistant

Autumn Wood Nursing Center
10.1997 - 09.2000

Associate Of Arts - Teacher Education

Wayne County Community College District

Diploma - General Studies

Denby High School
Annette Bentley