Christiana Diahn
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary medical teams. Proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety through dedication and empathetic care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Trained Medication Aide
Presbyterian Homes & Services (Walnut Ridge)
Clive, Iowa
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Trained Medication Aide
Presbyterian Homes & Services (Waverly Gardens)
North Oaks , MN
03.2019 - 07.2023
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Trained Medication Aide
Camille Rose Care Center
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Trained Medication Aide
Park River Estate Care Center
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Trained Medication Aide
Hazelwood Care Center
1800 Old Bluegrass Ave, Louisville, KY 40215, KY
07.2011 - 03.2015
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Education
Trained Medication Aid - Medication Administration
North American Medical Academy
5201 N Bryant Ave #108, Minneapolis, MN 5543006-2017
Certified Nursing Aid - Certified Nursing Aid
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN12-2016
High School Diploma -
Mount Pleasant High-School
Providence, RI06-2008
Skills
- Documenting behaviors
- Monitoring fluids
- Vital sign recording
- Transporting patients
- Observing responses
- Conducting intakes
- Geriatric care
- Range of motion exercises
- Mobility assistance
- Blood glucose testing
- Catheter change and preparation
- Bedside manner
- G-tube care
- Basic life support
- Patient care
- Patient lifting
- Feeding assistance
- Colostomy care
- Responding to emergencies
- Compassionate
- End-of-life care
- Preparing meals
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Helping with medication
- Healthcare ethics
- Urinary catheter care
- Performing patient intakes
- Inpatient care
- General housekeeping
- Positioning patients
- Ambulation assistance
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Toileting assistance
- Maintaining privacy
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance expert
- Recording vital signs
- Intake recording
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/Trained Medication Aide
Presbyterian Homes & Services (Walnut Ridge)
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Trained Medication Aide
Presbyterian Homes & Services (Waverly Gardens)
03.2019 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant/Trained Medication Aide
Camille Rose Care Center
08.2017 - 02.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant/Trained Medication Aide
Park River Estate Care Center
12.2016 - 06.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant/Trained Medication Aide
Hazelwood Care Center
07.2011 - 03.2015
Trained Medication Aid - Medication Administration
North American Medical Academy
Certified Nursing Aid - Certified Nursing Aid
Anoka Technical College
High School Diploma -
Mount Pleasant High-School